NCT01787643

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether height-adjustable desks change sitting and standing time at work and away from work, engery expenditure, dietary intake, and body composition. Intermittent peroids of standing made possible by height-adjustable desks may help to impart long-term health benefits.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
14

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2013

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2013

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 6, 2013

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 8, 2013

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2014

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

February 2, 2022

Status Verified

January 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

February 6, 2013

Last Update Submit

January 18, 2022

Conditions

Office WorkersSitting Occupations

Keywords

height-adjustable deskoffice workerssitting occupationsenergy expenditureBMIWeightLower fat diet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Workplace sitting time to be reduced

    Workplace sitting time will be reduced by 60 minutes across an 8 hour work day and this time will be replaced by standing.

    12 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Total sitting time will be reduced

    12 months

  • Energy expenditure will increase

    12 months

  • Health behavior change of consuming a lower fat diet

    12 months

  • Body weight, BMI, and fat mass reduction

    6 months

  • Changes in musculoskeletal symptoms

    12 months

Study Arms (1)

Standing desk

EXPERIMENTAL

Installation of standing desk

Other: Height-Adjustable Desk Intallation in Office

Interventions

Height-Adjustable Desk Intallation in OfficeOTHER
Standing desk

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Being one of the 18 scientists and support staff who have sedentary jobs
  • Voluntarily make the choice to replace their current fixed-height sitting desk for a sit-to-stand height-adjustable desk
  • Consents to study conditions

You may not qualify if:

  • Cannot stand for any type of health of orthopedic reasons
  • Do not work fulltime
  • Pregnant at baseline or become pregnant during the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58203, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Roemmich JN. Height-Adjustable Desks: Energy Expenditure, Liking, and Preference of Sitting and Standing. J Phys Act Health. 2016 Oct;13(10):1094-1099. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2015-0397. Epub 2016 Aug 16.

    PMID: 27256708DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Body Weight

Interventions

Working Conditions

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

WorkplaceEmploymentSocioeconomic FactorsPopulation CharacteristicsPersonnel ManagementOrganization and AdministrationHealth Services Administration

Study Officials

  • James Roemmich, PhD

    USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 6, 2013

First Posted

February 8, 2013

Study Start

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion

August 1, 2014

Study Completion

August 1, 2015

Last Updated

February 2, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-01

Locations

US(1)