Workplace Exercise and Well-Being in Radiologic Technologists

NCT07269834 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: EXER-RAD-2025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 19
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Radiologic technologists often face demanding work conditions that contribute to elevated stress levels and increased burnout risk, ultimately affecting both their well-being and professional effectiveness. Workplace exercise initiatives have shown potential benefits for improving physical and psychological health; however, experimental research targeting this specific occupational group is still scarce. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a structured workplace exercise intervention on perceived stress, burnout, and quality of life among radiologic technologists. The secondary objective is to assess the effects of a detraining period on the same outcomes following completion of the exercise program.

Conditions

Radiologists; Health Promotion; Burnout; Quality of Life; Exercise Training; Occupational Stress or Workplace Stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Changes in Quality of Life Levels

  The World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) was used. The Portuguese version was adapted and validated by Canavarro et al. (2007).

  From baseline to 6 weeks (end of the exercise program)

• Changes in Burnout Levels

  The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), developed by Kristensen et al. (2005) and adapted for the Portuguese population by Fonte (2011), was used to assess burnout levels.

  From baseline to 6 weeks (end of the exercise program)

• Changes in Perceived Stress Levels

  The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was developed by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelstein (1983) and aims to measure an individual's subjective perception of stress intensity in their life - specifically, the degree to which situations are evaluated as unpredictable, uncontrollable, or overwhelming. The Portuguese version of the PSS-10 was validated by Trigo et al. (2010).

  From baseline to 6 weeks (end of the exercise program)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Changes in quality of life, stress, and burnout

  End of intervention (week 6) and after 4 weeks of detraining (week 10)

Study Arms (2)

Exercise group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants are involved in a workplace exercise program.

Behavioral: Workplace Exercise Program

Control group

OTHER

Non-exercise group

Other: Control (Non-exercise)

Interventions

Workplace Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants complete a six-week workplace exercise program comprising structured sessions based on methodologies described in previous studies (Alqhtani et al., 2023; Gelfman et al., 2024). Sessions are conducted three times per week, twice per day, with each session lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The program includes exercises primarily performed in a standing position and aims to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Flexibility training: Static and dynamic stretching exercises performed three times per week, 1-2 sets per exercise, held for 10-15 seconds each. Balance training: Static and dynamic balance exercises performed three times per week, 1-3 sets per exercise, for 10-20 repetitions or 10-20 seconds over a 3-6 meter distance. Strength training: Bodyweight and resistance exercises using auxiliary equipment (e.g., elastic bands), performed three times per week, 1-3 sets per exercise, 8-15 repetitions per set, with a slow to moderate tempo.

Exercise group

Control (Non-exercise) OTHER

Participants in the control (non-exercise) group maintain their usual work routines and will not participate in any structured exercise sessions during the study period.

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Healthy radiographers (diagnostic and therapeutic imaging technologists)
• Currently employed in the radiology department of the participating hospital
• Voluntary participation with signed informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of major musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological conditions that contraindicate physical exercise;
• Pregnancy;
• Unavailability to attend regular exercise sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pedro Ramalho: lead
• University of Beira Interior: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Local Health Unit of Castelo Branco (ULSCB)

Castelo Branco, 6000, Portugal

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Occupational Stress; Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational Diseases; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 25, 2025
• First Posted: December 8, 2025
• Study Start: August 14, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

PT (1)