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Desk jockeys rejoice: smartwatch nudges may get you moving

NCT ID NCT07475130

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests if a new approach called 'Exercise Forecasting' can help people with prolonged-sitting jobs become more active. Twenty participants will wear a smartwatch, answer two questions daily, and receive customized motivational messages. Researchers want to see if these tailored messages make it easier for people to exercise and sit less.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tailored motivational messages
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people with desk jobs become more active.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It's testing feasibility, not proving effectiveness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Can communicate in English * Currently participate in less than 30 minutes of regular physical activity per week. * Healthy male/female, age \>=40 * Currently working in a prolonged sitting job (e.g., truck driver or office worker). * Have been working in this industry/business for at least one year. Exclusion Criteria: * Have had a heart attack within the past three months * Surgery in the past three months * Recent stroke, mini-stroke/TIA in the past three months * Recent seizure disorder or epilepsy in the past three months * Had an aortic aneurysm before * Have a medical condition or physical limitation that makes physical activity unsafe * Currently meeting or exceeding physical activity guidelines (≥150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity activity or equivalent). * Cannot wear a smartwatch for 30 days. * Do not want to install a study APP in smart phone for 30 days. * Cannot respond to the study APP notification for 30 days.

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Prolonged sitting

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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