Walking to work could boost your health, new study finds

NCT ID NCT06493006

First seen Nov 28, 2025 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at how traveling to work actively (like walking or biking) versus passively (like driving or taking the bus) affects the health of 500 university staff and students in Hannover, Germany. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, and air pollution exposure during commutes. The goal is to understand the health benefits of an active commute.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hannover Medical School

    RECRUITING

    Hanover, Lower Saxony, 20625, Germany

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