Cardiovascular HealthIRMANCT01293253
Effect of Daily Stair Walking on Cardiovascular Health
A study testing Stair walking in people with Cardiovascular Health, run by National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
Many adults find it difficult to perform physical exercise during leisure. The workplace may provide an optimal setting to encourage a healthier lifestyle. This study investigates the effect of daily stair walking at the workplace on cardiovascular health. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 67 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cardiovascular Health
- What is being tested?
- Stair walking
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- Mar 2011to Sep 2011
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 67 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- office worker
Who cannot join
- life threatening disease
- pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Danish: Integreret Motion på Arbejdspladsen (IRMA) English: Implementation of Exercise at the Workplace
Many adults find it difficult to perform physical exercise during leisure. The workplace may provide an optimal setting to encourage a healthier lifestyle. This study investigates the effect of daily stair walking at the workplace on cardiovascular health.
The main hypothesis is that daily stair walking for 10 weeks compared with a control group results in increased aerobic fitness.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Health
- Being tested
- Stair walking
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Stair walkingBehavioural
Participants of the stair group is encouraged to use the stairs for 10 minutes a day at the workplace. Participants of the control group receive a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Stair walking | Experimental | Participants of this group is encouraged to use the stairs for 10 minutes a day at the workplace Receives: Behavioral: Stair walking |
| Control | Active comparator | Receives a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active Receives: Behavioral: Stair walking |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Aerobic fitness
Watt-max test on a Monark bicycle ergometer
Measured: before and after the 10 week intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Blood pressure
Measured: before and after the 10 week intervention
Questionnaire-based data
working conditions, perceived health, tiredness and energy, physical activity
Measured: before and after the 10 week intervention
Heart Rate Variability
HRV during rest is measured during a standardized test (5 min supine, 5 minute upright, 5 minute supine)
Measured: Before and after the 10 week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Feb 2011 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2011
- Primary completionSep 2011
- Study completionSep 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cardiovascular HealthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Lars L. Andersen, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
- Investigators
- Lars L Andersen, PhD, Principal investigator, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01293253
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRMA01
- Acronym
- IRMA
- Status last verified
- Oct 2011
- First submitted
- 9 Feb 2011
- Last updated
- 31 Oct 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Andersen LL, Sundstrup E, Boysen M, Jakobsen MD, Mortensen OS, Persson R. Cardiovascular health effects of internet-based encouragements to do daily workplace stair-walks: randomized controlled trial. J Med Internet Res. 2013 Jun 21;15(6):e127. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2340.
PubMed 23793032
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Oct 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Danish: Integreret Motion på Arbejdspladsen (IRMA) English: Implementation of Exercise at the Workplace
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01293253
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRMA / IRMA01
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, DenmarkOther government
- Study start
- Mar 2011
- Primary completion
- Sep 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Feb 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Many adults find it difficult to perform physical exercise during leisure. The workplace may provide an optimal setting to encourage a healthier lifestyle. This study investigates the effect of daily stair walking at the workplace on cardiovascular health.
The main hypothesis is that daily stair walking for 10 weeks compared with a control group results in increased aerobic fitness.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Stair walking | Experimental | Behavioral: Stair walkingParticipants of this group is encouraged to use the stairs for 10 minutes a day at the workplace |
| Control | Active comparator | Behavioral: Stair walkingReceives a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 67 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- office worker
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- life threatening disease
- pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Stair walkingParticipants of the stair group is encouraged to use the stairs for 10 minutes a day at the workplace. Participants of the control group receive a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active | Behavioural | Control, Stair walking |
Primary outcome
Aerobic fitness
Time frame: before and after the 10 week intervention
Watt-max test on a Monark bicycle ergometer
3 secondary outcomes
Blood pressure
Time frame: before and after the 10 week intervention
Questionnaire-based data
Time frame: before and after the 10 week intervention
Heart Rate Variability
Time frame: Before and after the 10 week intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Oct 2011.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 23793032Andersen LL, Sundstrup E, Boysen M, Jakobsen MD, Mortensen OS, Persson R. Cardiovascular health effects of internet-based encouragements to do daily workplace stair-walks: randomized controlled trial. J Med Internet Res. 2013 Jun 21;15(6):e127. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2340.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Lars L Andersen, PhD principal investigator
National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Stair walking in people with Cardiovascular Health, run by National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark at 1 site in Denmark.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Oct 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Aerobic fitness (time frame: before and after the 10 week intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01293253, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Oct 2011; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.