Sit-stand desk study for people at diabetes risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a sit-stand desk at work helps people who are overweight and at risk for diabetes. Participants may be asked to change how much they sit during the workday to improve health markers.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher
- You sit at a desk at least 75% of an 8+ hour workday
- You have prediabetes (A1c 5.7–6.4% or fasting glucose 100–125 mg/dL) or other diabetes risks
- You do NOT have known heart disease, heart failure, or poor circulation in the legs
- You do NOT have diabetes already, nerve damage (neuropathy), or fainting from standing
- You are not using a standing desk already
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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