Stair signs and pop music may nudge commuters to healthier habits
NCT ID NCT07639814
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether placing signs that encourage stair use, with or without upbeat pop music, can persuade more subway passengers to take the stairs instead of the escalator. Researchers will count how many people choose the stairs at a station in Chile. The goal is to see if simple environmental changes can boost everyday physical activity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Street signs and music
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to increase physical activity in daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study testing a behavioral nudge, so results may not apply to other settings or lead to lasting change.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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