Walking or driving to work? study reveals surprising health impacts

NCT ID NCT06493006

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how different ways of getting to work—like walking or biking versus driving or taking public transit—affect the health of 500 university staff and students in Hannover, Germany. Researchers will measure things like heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, and air pollution exposure during commutes. The goal is to understand the health benefits of an active commute, not to test any treatment.

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Locations

  • Hannover Medical School

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    Hanover, Lower Saxony, 20625, Germany