App and tracker combo aims to get office workers off their seats
NCT ID NCT04347096
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a mobile health program for 100 sedentary office workers. Participants used a web app with daily goals and feedback, plus a wrist activity tracker, to improve diet, physical activity, and reduce sitting. The goal was to see if this approach is effective and cost-efficient for healthier habits at work.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mHealth intervention (web app and activity tracker)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a cost-effective way to help desk workers eat better, move more, and sit less, potentially reducing chronic disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. Results may not apply to all workers, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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China Medical University
Taichung, N/A = Not Applicable, 40402, Taiwan