Combating Obesity in a Workplace

NCT06768892 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: obesity in a workplace
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 154
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aim of the work: to assess the impact of 3-months workplace weight control program on both work ability and the severity of Metabolic Syndrome.

Conditions

Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change of severity of the Metabolic Syndrome components

  The change in the severity of the metabolic syndrome components following 3-months obesity control intervention in comparison with the baseline. All participants were assessed for the five criteria of metabolic syndrome (according to IDF\&AHA): Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed if study Participants have at least three of the following five items: (1) Central obesity (waist circumference ≥ 102cm in male; ≥ 88 cm in female),(2) Blood pressure ≥130/85 mmhg,(3) Dyslipidemia (TG ≥ 150mg/dl), (4) Dyslipidemia (HDL-C \< 40mg/dl in male; \< 50mg/dl in female), and(5)Fasting blood glucose ≥ 110mg/dl. The blood pressure of participants in the office setting will be assessed and venous blood samples will be collected in order to assess blood lipids and fasting blood glucose levels. The safety blood profile will be conducted using established methodologies in a qualified laboratory specializing in clinical chemistry.

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Work Ability of participants

  3 months

Interventions

Dietary Intervention OTHER

Each study participant will offer a tailored diet regimen according to age, sex, health status, physical activity and type of work either (office work or physical demanding work) after A 24-hour Dietary recall to calculate average calories requirements for each study participant separately. The participants' meals will be based on Mediterranean Diet and The Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension (DASH Diet) as they proved effectiveness in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Dietary intervention aimed to the extent that 5-10% reduction in body weight, following the guideline of prevention and treatment of obesity.

Also known as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Physical exercise training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) BEHAVIORAL

CBT method will be adapted and customized to facilitate a transition towards a heightened level of physical activity and to address the emotional and practical difficulties associated with weight loss. This encompassed assisting the participants in establishing attainable weight loss goals, identifying individualized approaches to manage appetite, sustaining healthy habits, and navigating social environments and circumstances related to food. The aforementioned factors were deliberated upon within the context of both group-based and individual settings, adhering to a meticulously customized guideline. This guideline encompassed the incorporation of positive thinking tactics, accompanied by assigned tasks to be completed between each session. The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention was administered as a 20-minute component within the weekly therapy sessions. cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in conjunction with lif

Physical exercise training OTHER

A weekly session of physical exercise training lasting 10 to 20 minutes will be incorporated at the workplace. The primary objective of the sessions was to increase muscle mass in the lower limbs for the purpose of sustaining physical capacity and boosting quiescent metabolism. The exercises comprised squats involving one or two legs, performed with or without dumbbells and core balls, as well as lunges performed while strolling forward and to each side. Additional exercises that emphasized overall strength encompassed shoulder and arm movements, as well as abdominal and back extension exercises. Participants were encouraged to execute the strength training exercises depicted in the program's takeout pamphlets twice per week. Furthermore, participants will be motivated to engage in aerobic leisure activities for a duration of two hours per week, including bicycling, walking, running, swimming, or participating in various sports.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

participants will involve manual workers and office employees who are manual workers and office employees who had BMI of ≥25 kg/m2 , history of repeated sick leaves from work related health problems especially musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and obesity related comorbidities as hypertension, diseases of the heart, hyperlipidemia ,diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and their age is above 18 years old .

You may qualify if:

• Manual workers and office employees
• BMI of ≥25 kg/m2 ,
• History of repeated sick leaves from work related health problems especially (musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and obesity related comorbidities as hypertension, diseases of the heart, hyperlipidemia ,Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic syndrome)
• Age is above 18 years old

You may not qualify if:

• Age lower than 18
• BMI 24.9 and less

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tanta University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tanta University

Tanta, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Andersen LL, Izquierdo M, Sundstrup E. Overweight and obesity are progressively associated with lower work ability in the general working population: cross-sectional study among 10,000 adults. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2017 Nov;90(8):779-787. doi: 10.1007/s00420-017-1240-0. Epub 2017 Jun 28.

  PMID: 28660321 RESULT

• Guzman M, Zbella E, Alvarez SS, Nguyen JL, Imperial E, Troncale FJ, Holub C, Mallhi AK, VanWyk S. Effect of an intensive lifestyle intervention on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among overweight and obese adults. J Public Health (Oxf). 2020 Nov 23;42(4):828-838. doi: 10.1093/pubmed/fdz170.

  PMID: 31840755 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Diet Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nutrition Therapy; Therapeutics; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Rania El sallamy

  Tanta university faculty of medicine

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Noha Elghazally

CONTACT

9054830478; nohaelghazally1@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 31, 2024
• First Posted: January 10, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2025
• Study Completion: April 1, 2025
• Last Updated: January 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Locations

EG (1)