Promoting physical activity among bus and tram drivers
Activity Snippets for Sustainable Promotion of Physical Activity in Everyday Working Life - a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if short bursts of physical activity can help bus and tram drivers move more and sit less during their work hours.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06880211 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The ActivitySnippets project investigates the impact of short physical activity snippets on reducing sedentary behavior among bus and tram drivers. This randomized controlled trial aims to determine if these brief activity interventions can increase the time spent in physical activity and decrease sedentary time during work hours. The study addresses a significant gap in health-promoting interventions specifically designed for drivers, who typically experience prolonged periods of sitting. By implementing these activity snippets, the research seeks to align with WHO recommendations for physical activity and improve overall health outcomes for this occupational group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are men and women who are actively employed as bus or tram drivers for Stadtwerke Krefeld.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those working in other roles within Stadtwerke Krefeld or drivers employed by different companies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the physical health and well-being of bus and tram drivers by reducing sedentary behavior.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting bus and tram drivers, studies on short physical activity interventions have shown promising results in other sedentary occupations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * men and women * Employees who are actively working as bus or tram drivers for the company "Stadtwerke Krefeld". Exclusion criteria: * Persons who work in other areas of the company "Stadtwerke Krefeld". * Persons who are not actively employed as bus and/or tram drivers. * Bus and/or tram drivers employed by other companies or subcontractors * Persons who have not agreed in writing to take part in the study. * Persons who have not signed the loan agreement for the activity tracker.
Where this trial is running
Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Hochschule Niederrhein, University of Applied Sciences — Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lukas Streese-Schüler, Dr. sc. med. — Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences
- Study coordinator: Lukas Streese-Schüler, Dr. sc. med.
- Email: lukas.streese@hs-niederrhein.de
- Phone: +49 (0)2151 822-6507
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.