Effect of Nutrition and Wellness Program on Health Parameter Among Employees

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity Prevention; Wellness Program; Body Composition; Nutrition; Workplace Interventions

• Registration Number: NCT07031726
• Lead Sponsor: University of Brawijaya

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a worksite-based nutrition and wellness program in improving body composition, metabolic profile, and physical fitness among university employees who are overweight or obese. The intervention includes personalized and structured physical activity (such as Zumba classes), nutritional education, and self-monitoring using mobile applications. Participants will be assessed at baseline, after 6 weeks and 12 weeks of intervention to determine changes in fat mass, muscle mass, waist circumference, and related health indicators. This program is designed to promote healthier lifestyle habits and prevent non-communicable diseases in the workplace.

Detailed Description

This study is cluster randomized controlled trial conducted at Universitas Brawijaya to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive workplace-based wellness intervention. The intervention comprises three key components: (1) personalized physical activity based on GPAQ and structured physical activity, including biweekly group Zumba sessions and home-based sessions using video guidance; (2) personalized nutrition education delivered through interactive counseling; and (3) daily self-monitoring using a mobile application.

Participants include university employees categorized as overweight or obese, who work in sedentary office jobs for more than 5 hours per day. Subjects will be assessed at three time points-baseline, after 6 weeks, and after 12 weeks-to measure changes in body composition (e.g., body mass index, body fat percentage, subcutaneous fat, skeletal mass, and waist circumference), metabolic profile (e.g., fasting blood glucose and cholesterol), and physical fitness parameters.

The study aims to provide evidence on the impact of structured, low-cost wellness programs in reducing obesity-related health risks among adult employees in institutional settings. Ethical approval has been obtained from the Faculty of health, Universitas Brawijaya. The results are expected to support future implementation of health promotion policies in the workplace.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-24
• Study Start: 2025-05-26
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-21
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-22
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-26
• Primary Completion: 2025-09-12
• Study Completion: 2025-09-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 172

Inclusion Criteria

• Employees aged 20-40 years
• BMI ≥ 23 kg/m²
• Body fat percentage ≥ 25% as measured by body composition analysis
• Employed in white-collar occupations with predominantly sedentary work activities, defined as sitting for ≥ 5 hours per day, based on results from the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ).
• Not engaging in regular vigorous physical activity, defined as participating in such activity less than 3 times per week, according to GPAQ results.
• Not having a medical condition that could inhibit participation in the intervention.
• Be willing to attend the program for a full 12 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

• A history of severe chronic disease, including type 1 diabetes, severe coronary heart disease, or kidney failure.
• Be enrolled in other weight loss programs that may affect the results of the study.
• Regular engagement in vigorous-intensity exercise prior to the start of the intervention program.
• Not classified as a white-collar sedentary worker based on the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) assessment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)	Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12	Change in BMI measured using standard anthropometric protocol

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body Fat Percentage	At Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12	% Body fat in percentage measured via bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
Change in Waist Circumference	Baseline, Week 6, Week 12	Waist measured in centimeters at midpoint between lowest rib and iliac crest.
Change in Hand Grip Strength	Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12	Measured using a digital dynamometer (dominant hand).
Change in VO₂ Max	Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12	Estimated VO₂ Max via submaximal aerobic capacity test (e.g., Rockport or Queens step test).
Change in Fasting Blood Glucose	Baseline and Week 12	Measured using capillary blood sample with a point-of-care glucometer (EasyTouch®) after ≥8 hours fasting.
Change in Total Blood Cholesterol	Baseline and Week 12	Total cholesterol measured using capillary blood with a point-of-care cholesterol meter (EasyTouch®).
Skeletal mass	Baseline, week 6, Week 12	Skeletal mass in percentage using BIA.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universitas Brawijaya - Kampus 2; 🇮🇩 Malang, East Java, Indonesia