Combating obesity in the workplace
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This workplace study focuses on helping employees who are overweight or have obesity by offering interventions at work. It aims to improve health and reduce sick leave related to weight and related conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You work as a manual worker or in an office job.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher (considered overweight or obese).
- You have had repeated sick days linked to health problems such as muscle or joint pain, or conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
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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