Trial Outcomes & Findings for Physical Activity in the Medical Workplace (NCT NCT02794727)

NCT ID: NCT02794727

Last Updated: 2020-04-29

Results Overview

change in number of daily steps as measured by the fitbit monitor

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

135 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline through Week 16

Results posted on

2020-04-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Blinded Fitbit
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks but will be blinded to the monitor display. Blinded Fitbit: Subjects will wear a blinded Fitbit to monitor activity while in the workplace for 12 weeks.
Unblinded Fitbit
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks. They will have access to the monitor display and will have consults with study physician to set goals for the duration of the study. Unblinded Fitbit: Subjects will be unblinded to the Fitbit display for 12 weeks with set activity goals.
No Fitbit
Subjects will not wear any activity monitor for 12 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
44
46
45
Overall Study
COMPLETED
44
46
44
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Physical Activity in the Medical Workplace

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Blinded Fitbit
n=44 Participants
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks but will be blinded to the monitor display. Blinded Fitbit: Subjects will wear a blinded Fitbit to monitor activity while in the workplace for 12 weeks.
Unblinded Fitbit
n=46 Participants
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks. They will have access to the monitor display and will have consults with study physician to set goals for the duration of the study. Unblinded Fitbit: Subjects will be unblinded to the Fitbit display for 12 weeks with set activity goals.
No Fitbit
n=45 Participants
Subjects will not wear any activity monitor for 12 weeks.
Total
n=135 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
44 Participants
n=99 Participants
46 Participants
n=107 Participants
45 Participants
n=206 Participants
135 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Continuous
41.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=99 Participants
40.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=107 Participants
45.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=206 Participants
42.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1 • n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
37 Participants
n=99 Participants
38 Participants
n=107 Participants
39 Participants
n=206 Participants
114 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
8 Participants
n=107 Participants
6 Participants
n=206 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
white, non-hispanic
38 Participants
n=99 Participants
42 Participants
n=107 Participants
43 Participants
n=206 Participants
123 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
other
6 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through Week 16

change in number of daily steps as measured by the fitbit monitor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Blinded Fitbit
n=44 Participants
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks but will be blinded to the monitor display. Blinded Fitbit: Subjects will wear a blinded Fitbit to monitor activity while in the workplace for 12 weeks.
Unblinded Fitbit
n=46 Participants
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks. They will have access to the monitor display and will have consults with study physician to set goals for the duration of the study. Unblinded Fitbit: Subjects will be unblinded to the Fitbit display for 12 weeks with set activity goals.
Change in Fitbit Step Count Per Day
-323.5 steps
Standard Error 90.5
321.2 steps
Standard Error 88.4

Adverse Events

Unblinded Fitbit

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

No Fitbit

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Blinded Fitbit

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Unblinded Fitbit
n=46 participants at risk
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks. They will have access to the monitor display and will have consults with study physician to set goals for the duration of the study. Unblinded Fitbit: Subjects will be unblinded to the Fitbit display for 12 weeks with set activity goals.
No Fitbit
n=45 participants at risk
Subjects will not wear any activity monitor for 12 weeks.
Blinded Fitbit
n=44 participants at risk
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks but will be blinded to the monitor display. Blinded Fitbit: Subjects will wear a blinded Fitbit to monitor activity while in the workplace for 12 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/46 • 16 weeks
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/44 • 16 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Unblinded Fitbit
n=46 participants at risk
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks. They will have access to the monitor display and will have consults with study physician to set goals for the duration of the study. Unblinded Fitbit: Subjects will be unblinded to the Fitbit display for 12 weeks with set activity goals.
No Fitbit
n=45 participants at risk
Subjects will not wear any activity monitor for 12 weeks.
Blinded Fitbit
n=44 participants at risk
Subjects will wear the physical activity monitor (fitbit) for 12 weeks but will be blinded to the monitor display. Blinded Fitbit: Subjects will wear a blinded Fitbit to monitor activity while in the workplace for 12 weeks.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal pain/trauma
0.00%
0/46 • 16 weeks
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
6.8%
3/44 • Number of events 3 • 16 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin Rash
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/45 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/44 • 16 weeks
Surgical and medical procedures
dental implant/root canal
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/44 • 16 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
basal cell carcinoma
0.00%
0/46 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/45 • 16 weeks
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
Nervous system disorders
foot nerve pain
0.00%
0/46 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/45 • 16 weeks
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
Endocrine disorders
hyperthyroidism
0.00%
0/46 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/45 • 16 weeks
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
Infections and infestations
ear/sinus infection
4.3%
2/46 • Number of events 2 • 16 weeks
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/44 • 16 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI pain
0.00%
0/46 • 16 weeks
0.00%
0/45 • 16 weeks
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 16 weeks

Additional Information

Sanjeev Nanda, MD

Mayo Clinic

Phone: 507-284-2511

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place