Personal link workers may boost physical activity, tiny study hints

NCT ID NCT06260995

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether social prescribing link workers can help people become more physically active and improve their wellbeing. 30 adults who were referred to a link worker took part. The study was a pilot, meaning it mainly checked if the research methods work for a future larger trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Social prescribing link worker intervention
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could show that having a personal link worker helps people become more physically active and feel better.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to test the study methods, not to prove the intervention works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin

Dublin, D08 W9RT, Ireland

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