Stand up to beat diabetes: new study tests desk hack
NCT ID NCT05585190
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a sit-stand desk at work can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce diabetes risk in 198 overweight, sedentary adults with prediabetes or other risk factors. Participants are randomly assigned to stand 2 or 3 hours per day at a sit-stand desk, or to a control group, for 6 months. Researchers will measure changes in insulin resistance, blood sugar, and other health markers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sit-stand desk
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple workplace change to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in at-risk adults.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-phase trial (198 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be modest or require long-term adherence.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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