Reducing Sedentary Behavior and Promoting Physical Activity in Medical Students

Determining the Influence of an Intervention Based on Sedentary Behavior Reduction and Physical Activity Promotion Among Medical Students.

Not applicable Interventional Research on Healthcare Performance Lab U1290 · NCT06297304

This study is testing a program to help medical students in Lyon move more and sit less over 11 weeks to see if it improves their health and mental performance.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment45 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorResearch on Healthcare Performance Lab U1290 Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
Trial IDNCT06297304 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project aims to address the high levels of sedentary behavior among medical students at the Lyon Est Faculty of Medicine by implementing an 11-week intervention program. The program includes pre-intervention assessments of physical activity and sedentary behavior, followed by individual sessions with a physical activity expert to promote healthier behaviors. The goal is to improve both subjective and objective measures of physical activity and reduce sedentary time among participants. The initiative is based on evidence linking physical activity to better mental health and cognitive performance in students.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are 4th and 5th-year medical students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine Lyon East during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled as medical students at the specified faculty will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the physical and mental well-being of medical students, potentially leading to improved academic performance and reduced burnout.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes from similar interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behavior and promoting physical activity among students, indicating a promising approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Being a 4th-year or a 5th-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine Lyon East during the academic year 2023-2024.
* Having read the information note.
* Having signed the written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

-No exclusion criteria will be applied.

Where this trial is running

Lyon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Health BehaviorHealth-Related BehaviorPhysical InactivitySedentary BehaviorSedentary TimeHealthStudentCurriculum
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