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Desk bikes and standing desks put to the test for emergency dispatchers' health

NCT ID NCT05931406

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether using a sit-stand desk or an under-desk bike during a 12-hour shift can reduce the amount of time emergency dispatchers spend sitting. Thirty-six dispatchers will try each setup for one day, and their movement will be tracked with activity monitors. The goal is to see if these simple workplace changes can help counteract the health effects of prolonged sedentary behavior.

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Active substance
sit-and-stand desk and cycloergometer (under-desk bike)
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple workplace changes could help reduce health risks from prolonged sitting in desk jobs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (36 people, one day per intervention). Results may not apply to other jobs or lead to lasting behavior change.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency medical dispatchers or firefighters from the departmental fire and rescue operational center (CODIS). * Person able to give an informed consent to participate in research * Affiliated with a Social Security scheme. * Being able to use the sit-stand desk and the cycle ergometer Exclusion Criteria: * Non-affiliated to a health insurance, * Protected persons (minors, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, guardianship, curatorship, deprived of freedoms, safeguard of justice), * Refusal to participate.

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Conditions

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occupation-related stress disorder Occupational Stress Sedentary Behavior

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Occupational stress Sedentary behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU clermont-ferrand

    RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

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