Physical Activity for Campus Employees
PACE
1 other identifier
observational
141
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the effects of a worksite wellness program on physical activity and cardiovascular disease risk factors among university employees. The investigators hypothesize that the proposed worksite wellness program will be effective for increasing daily physical activity and improving one or more cardiovascular disease risk factors among university employees.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Jan 2012
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2012
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 6, 2012
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 12, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2012
CompletedMay 21, 2015
May 1, 2015
8 months
June 6, 2012
May 19, 2015
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Daily Step Count (determined by pedometer)
Daily step counts, as recorded by pedometers, will be self-reported by participants for 7 continuous days at 3 study time points: baseline, week 4, and week 8.
Baseline, week 4, and week 8
Secondary Outcomes (18)
Body weight
Baseline and week 9
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Baseline and week 9
Body Composition
Baseline and week 9
waist circumference
Baseline and week 9
Blood Pressure
Baseline and week 9
- +13 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
University employees
Participants will include employees of Washington University in St. Louis. Recruitment will be directed to staff employees of the Central Fiscal Unit (CFU) on the Danforth campus.
Interventions
The worksite wellness program included cardiovascular health assessments, personal health reports, 8 weeks of pedometer-based walking and tracking activities, and weekly wellness sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
The study population will consist of employees of Washington University in St. Louis. A convenience sample of staff employees located on the Danforth campus will be enrolled.
You may qualify if:
- employee of Washington University in St. Louis
You may not qualify if:
- pregnancy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States
Related Publications (1)
Butler CE, Clark BR, Burlis TL, Castillo JC, Racette SB. Physical Activity for Campus Employees: A University Worksite Wellness Program. J Phys Act Health. 2015 Apr;12(4):470-6. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2013-0185. Epub 2014 Jun 4.
PMID: 24905703RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Susan B Racette, PhD
Washington University School of Medicine
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 6, 2012
First Posted
June 12, 2012
Study Start
January 1, 2012
Primary Completion
September 1, 2012
Study Completion
December 1, 2012
Last Updated
May 21, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-05