Occupational StressCoachbeatNCT05274529

Effects of Personal Technology Driven Workplace Wellbeing Intervention Programme on Wellbeing, Productivity (Presenteeism) and Absenteeism - an Intervention Study

A study testing Psychological health and flexibility, Work ability and Sleep and recovery in people with Occupational Stress and Occupational Burnout, run by Firstbeat Technologies Oy at 1 site in Finland.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this study the effects of a technology-driven workplace wellbeing intervention programme on employees' wellbeing, productivity (presenteeism) and absenteeism will be studied with the help of mobile applications and remotely conducted questionnaires, different wellbeing intervention periods and HRV based… Read more about this study

Who is it for?: Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for: Occupational Stress, Occupational Burnout
What is being tested?: Psychological health and flexibility, Work ability and Sleep and recovery
Type of treatment: Lifestyle or therapy programme
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 571 participants
Where: 1 siteFinland
Study dates: 12 Apr 2022to 1 Sep 2026
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 65 years
All sexes
Healthy volunteers accepted
Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

Signed written informed consent
Adequate Finnish or English1 language skills to comprehend study-related instructions and questionnaires. The services and contents are available only in Finnish and English.

Who cannot join

Planned absenteeism from work during the study with >3mth duration
Use of cardiac pacemaker or history of atrial fibrillation
No access to compatible mobile phone
History of a major cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stroke, or transient ischemic attack) within the previous 6 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Finland1 site

Aisti Health Oy
Helsinki, 00100

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About this study

Read the detailed description

The objectives of this study are:

To study the effects of a data driven adaptive workplace wellbeing intervention programme on productivity (presenteeism) and absenteeism of the employees.
To study the effects of data driven adaptive workplace wellbeing interventions on employees' physical health measures and wellbeing. The secondary objective also includes studying whether the programme generates measurable financial savings.

This study is an intervention study where eligible participants will be offered a technologically delivered health promotion intervention which is personalized to their needs both in terms of content and timing within the 12-month intervention period. The outcomes are compared against their pre-intervention levels at both individual and group level. The study has no control group as it is not acceptable for the participating companies to offer participation only to part of their employees based on randomization due to expected positive impact of the intervention. The lack of the control group will be taken into account while analyzing and interpreting the study results.

The 12-month intervention period consists of access to Firstbeat Life (HRV \& movement measurement based wellbeing service), Aava Medical's Aisti wellbeing assessment and four types of online coaching programmes plus option of no coaching. Every participant has continuous access to Firstbeat Life and Aisti during the entire intervention programme and may use them at any time they so desire. In addition, participants will use the Coachbeat mobile app which is used to instruct and communicate with the participants, to fill in all the study questionnaires at given times, and to promote use of Firstbeat Life and Aisti at given points of the study. Baseline measurements and measurements after 4 and 8 months give recommendations for participation to the online coaching based on Firstbeat Life and Aisti wellbeing assessment. The participants can choose the coaching program based on the recommendation or their own interest. They can participate several coaching programmes during the study. Each coaching programme lasts approximately 3 months.

Conditions: Occupational Stress, Occupational Burnout
Being tested: Psychological health and flexibility, Work ability, Sleep and recovery, Healthy lifestyle, No coaching
Keywords: workplace, wellbeing, intervention, absenteeism, presenteeism, stress, burnout
Medical subject headings: Occupational Stress, Burnout, Professional, Burnout, Psychological

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Psychological health and flexibilityBehavioural
A remote coaching programme concentrating on psychological health and flexibility
Work abilityBehavioural
A remote coaching programme concentrating on work ability
Sleep and recoveryBehavioural
A remote coaching programme concentrating on sleep and recovery
Healthy lifestyleBehavioural
A remote coaching programme concentrating on healthy lifestyle
No coachingOther
Participants also have the option to choose no coaching for the coming 3 month period.

Study groups in NCT05274529
Study group	Role	What they receive
Study group	Experimental	All the participants will be in the same group and have the same intervention programmes options to choose from. Receives: Behavioral: Psychological health and flexibility; Behavioral: Work ability; Behavioral: Sleep and recovery; Behavioral: Healthy lifestyle; Other: No coaching

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) by WLQ
The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) is assessed by repeating Work Limitations Questionnaires (WLQ). WLQ results are on a scale from 0 to 100 where 0 means no limitations to work (=best result) and 100 means the most limitations to work (=worst result)
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) by HPQ
The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) is assessed by repeating Health and Work Performance Questionnaires (HPQ). HPQ scale goes from 0 to 10 where 10 means the best health and work performance.
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in work ability
The change in work ability is assessed by repeating work ability index (WAI) questionnaires. WAI scores are on a scale from 7 to 49 points where 7 is the poorest and 49 is the best work ability.
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) by absenteeism records
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) are assessed via employer absenteeism records
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) by HPQ
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) are assessed via repeating Health and Work Performance Questionnaires (HPQ). HPQ scale goes from 0 to 10 where 10 means the best health and work performance.
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) by WAI
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) are assessed via repeating work ability index (WAI) questionnaires. WAI scores are on a scale from 7 to 49 points where 7 is the poorest and 49 is the best work ability.
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start

Secondary outcomes (13)

The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on HRV
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors is assessed by HRV (heart rate variability)
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured stress/recovery
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors is assessed by measured stress/recovery. Stress \& recovery balance is scored on a scale from 0 to 100 in Firstbeat Life service (100 is the best score)
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured sleep
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors is assessed by measured sleep. Sleep is scored on a scale from 0 to 100 in Firstbeat Life service (100 is the best score)
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured physical activity
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors is assessed by measured physical activity. Physical activity is scored on a scale from 0 to 100 in Firstbeat Life service (100 is the best score)
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured physical fitness
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors is assessed by measured physical fitness as assessed by VO2Max
Measured: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in depression and mood by BBI-15
The change in depression and mood are assessed by Bergen Burnout Indicator (BBI-15). BBI-15 result is on a scale from 0 to 100 where scores from 0 to 74 mean "no burnout" and scores from 95 to 100 mean "severe burnout".
Measured: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in self-reported questionnaire measures
Self-reported questionnaire measures are mental wellbeing, physical health, sleep and recovery, financial situation, social relationships, work-related information etc. in the Aisti Index wellbeing assessment. Aisti assessment gives results on a scale from 0 to 100 (100 is best) for each area of life.
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in blood pressure
The change in blood pressure is measured between the start and the end of the 12 month intervention period.
Measured: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in weight
The change in weight is measured between the start and the end of the 12 month intervention period.
Measured: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in waist circumference
The change in waist circumference is measured between the start and the end of the 12 month intervention period.
Measured: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in neck circumference
The change in neck circumference is measured between the start and the end of the 12 month intervention period.
Measured: 0 and 12 months from start
Return of investment (ROI)
Return of investment (ROI) is calculated through absenteeism statistics and self-reported presenteeism.
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
Company's financial performance
Company's financial performance is evaluation is based on reported revenue and profit.
Measured: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

12 Apr 20221 Sep 2026

First posted10 Mar 2022
Study start12 Apr 2022
Primary completion1 Sep 2026
Study completion1 Sep 2026

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
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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: Not applicable
Intervention model: Single group
Model description: This is a pre-post type intervention study where baseline measurements are made at 0 months from the study start and follow up measurements are made at 4, 8 ,12, 24 and 36 months.
Masking: None (open label)
Enrolment: 571 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05274529
Sponsor's protocol ID: Coachbeat
Acronym: Coachbeat
Status last verified: Sep 2026
First submitted: 26 Jan 2022
Last updated: 10 Sep 2026
Results posted: No
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No

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What are the possible risks and benefits for me?
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Can I keep seeing my own doctor during the study?
What happens when the study ends?

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: Effects of Personal Technology Driven Workplace Wellbeing Intervention Programme on Wellbeing, Productivity (Presenteeism) and Absenteeism - an Intervention Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05274529
Acronym / sponsor ID: Coachbeat / Coachbeat
Conditions: Occupational Stress, Occupational Burnout
Keywords: workplace, wellbeing, intervention, absenteeism, presenteeism, stress, burnout
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 571 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Firstbeat Technologies OyIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
Collaborators: Aisti Health Oy, University of Jyvaskyla, Tampere University
Study start: 12 Apr 2022 (actual)
Primary completion: 1 Sep 2026 (actual)
Study completion: 1 Sep 2026 (actual)
First posted: 10 Mar 2022 (actual)
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.

Detailed description

The objectives of this study are:

To study the effects of a data driven adaptive workplace wellbeing intervention programme on productivity (presenteeism) and absenteeism of the employees.
To study the effects of data driven adaptive workplace wellbeing interventions on employees' physical health measures and wellbeing. The secondary objective also includes studying whether the programme generates measurable financial savings.

Study design

Primary purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Not applicable
Intervention model: Single group
Masking: None (open label)
Number of arms: 1
Model description: This is a pre-post type intervention study where baseline measurements are made at 0 months from the study start and follow up measurements are made at 4, 8 ,12, 24 and 36 months.

Arm	Type	Receives
Study group	Experimental	Behavioral: Psychological health and flexibility, Behavioral: Work ability, Behavioral: Sleep and recovery, Behavioral: Healthy lifestyle, Other: No coachingAll the participants will be in the same group and have the same intervention programmes options to choose from.

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 to 65 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Accepted
Age groups: Adult, Older adult

Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)

Signed written informed consent
Adequate Finnish or English1 language skills to comprehend study-related instructions and questionnaires. The services and contents are available only in Finnish and English.

Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)

Planned absenteeism from work during the study with >3mth duration
Use of cardiac pacemaker or history of atrial fibrillation
No access to compatible mobile phone
History of a major cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stroke, or transient ischemic attack) within the previous 6 months

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
Psychological health and flexibilityA remote coaching programme concentrating on psychological health and flexibility	Behavioural	Study group
Work abilityA remote coaching programme concentrating on work ability	Behavioural	Study group
Sleep and recoveryA remote coaching programme concentrating on sleep and recovery	Behavioural	Study group
Healthy lifestyleA remote coaching programme concentrating on healthy lifestyle	Behavioural	Study group
No coachingParticipants also have the option to choose no coaching for the coming 3 month period.	Other	Study group

Primary outcome

The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) by WLQ
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) is assessed by repeating Work Limitations Questionnaires (WLQ). WLQ results are on a scale from 0 to 100 where 0 means no limitations to work (=best result) and 100 means the most limitations to work (=worst result)
The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) by HPQ
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) is assessed by repeating Health and Work Performance Questionnaires (HPQ). HPQ scale goes from 0 to 10 where 10 means the best health and work performance.
The change in work ability
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in work ability is assessed by repeating work ability index (WAI) questionnaires. WAI scores are on a scale from 7 to 49 points where 7 is the poorest and 49 is the best work ability.
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) by absenteeism records
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) are assessed via employer absenteeism records
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) by HPQ
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) are assessed via repeating Health and Work Performance Questionnaires (HPQ). HPQ scale goes from 0 to 10 where 10 means the best health and work performance.
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) by WAI
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in sick-leaves (absenteeism) are assessed via repeating work ability index (WAI) questionnaires. WAI scores are on a scale from 7 to 49 points where 7 is the poorest and 49 is the best work ability.

13 secondary outcomes

The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on HRV
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured stress/recovery
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured sleep
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured physical activity
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in autonomic nervous system function and health behaviors based on measured physical fitness
Time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in depression and mood by BBI-15
Time frame: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in self-reported questionnaire measures
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
The change in blood pressure
Time frame: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in weight
Time frame: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in waist circumference
Time frame: 0 and 12 months from start
The change in neck circumference
Time frame: 0 and 12 months from start
Return of investment (ROI)
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start
Company's financial performance
Time frame: 0, 12, 24 and 36 months from start

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 10 Sep 2026.

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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.

Jari Parkkari, Dr study chair

Professor at University of Jyväskylä

Tero Myllymäki, M.Sc. principal investigator

Head of Physiology Research at Firstbeat Technologies

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

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 2 inclusion and 4 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 10 Sep 2026. 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 Finland. 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?

The change in work productivity loss (presenteeism) by WLQ (time frame: 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months from start). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05274529.

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 10 Sep 2026.