Logotherapy-Based Online Education to Improve Physical Activity in Sedentary Workers

NCT07582055 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Doctoral dissertation project
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Insufficient physical activity (PA) among individuals with sedentary occupations is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and reduced health-related quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an originally developed logotherapy-based distance education program on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and selected aspects of health-related quality of life. A minimum of 200 participants aged 35-60 years with sedentary occupations will be recruited from multiple organizations in Croatia and randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. All participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing physical activity, sedentary behavior, health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, meaning in life, and motivation for exercise at baseline and after the intervention period. The experimental group will participate in an eight-week online education program consisting of weekly 30-minute sessions followed by brief discussions, while the control group will continue their usual lifestyle without intervention. The intervention integrates principles of logotherapy and existential analysis with the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change and the CALO-RE behavior change taxonomy. The findings may contribute to the development of more effective, meaning-centered approaches to promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in adult populations.

Conditions

Physical Activities; Quality of Life; Sedentary Lifestyle; Meaning of Life

Keywords

Physical activity; Sedentary Behaviour; Workplace health; Logotherapy; Behaviour change; Online intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Physical Activity Level

  Assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). GPAQ evaluates physical activity across work, transport, and leisure domains. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical activity.

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Sedentary Behaviour

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Logotherapy Based Online Education

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive an 8-week logotherapy-based online education program consisting of weekly 30-minute sessions followed by brief group discussions aimed at increasing physical activity, reducing sedentary behavior, and enhancing meaning in life and motivation for exercise.

Behavioral: Logotherapy-Based Online Education Program

No Intervention Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will not receive any intervention and will continue their usual daily activities without participation in the online education program during the study period.

Interventions

Logotherapy-Based Online Education Program BEHAVIORAL

An 8-week online educational program based on logotherapy and existential analysis, delivered once weekly in 30-minute sessions followed by brief discussions. The program aims to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, and enhance meaning in life, self-efficacy, and motivation for exercise.

Logotherapy Based Online Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 35 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 35-60 years
• Employment in a sedentary occupation for at least the past 2 years
• Ability to participate in an online intervention program
• Classified in the precontemplation or contemplation stage of behavior change regarding physical activity
• Ability to understand and complete questionnaires in Croatian

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of severe chronic disease
• Any medical condition that significantly limits daily physical activity or mobility
• Inability to participate in online sessions or complete study procedures
• Current participation in another structured physical activity or behavioral intervention program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Zagreb: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology

Zagreb, City of Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity; Sedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving an 8-week logotherapy-based online education program or a control group receiving no intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2026
• First Posted: May 12, 2026
• Study Start: May 11, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 31, 2026
• Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CR (1)