Sitting is the new smoking? 4,800 workers test a desk-break program
NCT ID NCT05485675
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a web-based program called Stand & Move at Work to help office workers reduce sitting time. About 4,800 employees from different companies will use the program, with some workplaces also getting extra support from an expert. Researchers will measure changes in sitting and standing using activity monitors and surveys.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Stand & Move at Work (SMW) program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an affordable, scalable way for companies to help employees reduce sedentary time and improve health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage implementation study, not a clinical treatment trial. Results may vary by workplace and may not lead to lasting behavior change.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arizona State University College of Health Solutions
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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