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Sit-stand Desk for Diabetes Prevention
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Research Sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
An employee of the Medical College of Wisconsin with 'sedentary' jobs, defined as spending at least 75% of their (8 hours or more) workday sitting at a desk (at home or in an office)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 6 months and baseline to 3 months changes
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Study Summary
This trial will assess if using a sit-stand desk when working from home can help prevent diabetes.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for sedentary workers at the Medical College of Wisconsin with a BMI over 25, who are at risk for type 2 diabetes due to factors like family history or prediabetes. Participants should not be currently using a standing desk, have no major cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, or other specific health conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if sit-stand desks can improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health in office workers at risk for diabetes. It randomly assigns participants to use the desk either 2 or 3 hours daily or to a control group without this intervention over six months while monitoring their activity levels.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There may be minimal side effects from participating in this trial as it involves lifestyle changes rather than medication. However, some individuals might experience discomfort or fatigue from increased standing times.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I work at the Medical College of Wisconsin and spend most of my day sitting.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to 6 months and baseline to 3 months changes
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 6 months and baseline to 3 months changes
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR)
Secondary outcome measures
Insulin
fasting triglycerides, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)
Metabolic Syndrome X
+1 moreOther outcome measures
Acceptability Questionnaire
free fatty acids
Side effects data
From 2012 Phase 4 trial • 200 Patients • NCT0134251030%
Pain with injection of propofol
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Study treatment Arm
Lidocaine/Magnesium
Control
Lidocaine
Magnesium
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will not receive a sit/stand desk for the duration of the study and will be asked to follow their normal work day routine.
Group II: 2-Hour GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Sit-stand desk intervention group, subjects are asked to maintain the desk in the standing position at LEAST 2 hours each work day.
Group III: 3-Hour GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Sit-stand desk intervention group, subjects are asked to maintain the desk in the standing position at LEAST 3 hours each work day.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Medical College of WisconsinLead Sponsor
609 Previous Clinical Trials
1,162,383 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a parent, sibling, or child with diabetes.You are too heavy for your height.Considered to be at risk for diabetes.You have used tobacco in the last 12 months.I have fainted or felt dizzy when standing up.I have been diagnosed with heart failure or cardiomyopathy.I have diabetes with HbA1c levels of 6.5% or higher, or I am on diabetes medication.You have other factors that increase your risk, besides being overweight.I have had gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or abnormal cholesterol levels.I have a history of serious heart disease.You currently use illegal drugs or drink a lot of alcohol.I am 45 years old or older.I have been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease.I have long-term joint pain in my legs or use aids like a walker.I have nerve damage from any cause.I use steroids for more than 21 days a year.I work less than 4 days a week at one place or from home.You don't regularly do structured exercise.You are of African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander ethnicity.Your triglyceride level after fasting is higher than 500 mg/dL.Your "bad" cholesterol (LDL) is higher than 190mg/dL.I work at the Medical College of Wisconsin and spend most of my day sitting.I use a standing desk at my job.My blood pressure is controlled and below 150/90 mm Hg.I have a thyroid condition.You are currently in a weight loss program or plan to join one in the next 6 months.You have a high chance of developing diabetes, with slightly high HbA1c levels or fasting glucose levels.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: 2-Hour Group
- Group 3: 3-Hour Group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is there an opportunity for me to join this research endeavor?
"This trial is seeking 200 obese persons aged between 18 and 79. To qualify, they must present a BMI of over 25 kg/m2 as well as other risk factors such as prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7-6.4% or fasting glucose 100-125mg/dL) and the like; additionally, candidates should be employed at Medical College of Wisconsin in sedentary jobs for 75%+ time per day. Candidates from minority groups may also possess an advantage during recruitment process."
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Does this research endeavor currently seek participants?
"According to the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is not actively seeking candidates at present. Initially posted on January 1st 2023 and last edited October 18th 2022, although it's no longer enrolling participants 1280 other trials are still searching for recruits."
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Are participants aged 85 and over able to join this experimental research?
"According to the inclusion criteria of this medical trial, only those aged 18-79 may apply. Those younger than 18 are eligible for 218 trials and 839 studies accept patients over 65 years old."
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Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
Medical College of Wisconsin
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I do not want to convert to diabetes.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
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