Desk Cycling Work Performance Evaluation

This lab study is evaluating the feasibility of accomplishing productive office work while simultaneously pedaling a compact desk-based cycling device.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Behavior Body Weight Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physical Activity Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

18-65 years
Ability to type without looking at the keyboard
Native English speaker
Normal hearing
Spend 6 or more hours per day sitting
Less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week

Exclusion criteria

Positive response on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire indicating that low intensity pedaling could present safety risks
Pregnancy
Body mass index less than 18 or greater than 35

Treatment and study plan

Compact Cycling Device

Behavioral

Participants pedaled a compact cycling device while simultaneously working at a desk.

Primary outcomes

Typing task

Time frame: 5 minutes

Participants completed a computerized typing task

Secondary outcomes

Reading task

Time frame: 5 minutes

Participants read a brief passage and answered questions to assess reading comprehension.
Logic Reasoning and Phone Task

Time frame: 5 minutes

Participants completed logical reasoning questions while answering a simulated phone call.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Desk-Compatible Elliptical Device: Feasibility Evaluation

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Sep 6, 2017
Registry last updated: Mar 21, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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