Walking while working: could treadmill desks boost health and save energy?

NCT ID NCT07140536

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at how using a treadmill at a standing desk, combined with cooler room temperatures, affects back health, blood sugar, thinking, and comfort. Sixteen healthy adults spent four days in a lab office, alternating between sitting and light walking at either 19°C or 23°C. Researchers measured things like blood sugar, heart rate, attention, and how warm people felt to see if walking desks could improve health and reduce heating costs.

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Locations

  • University hospital at RWTH Aachen

    Aachen, 52074, Germany

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