The effectiveness of the 10,000 Steps workplace challenge in increasing health outcomes for employees at Rockhampton Regional Council.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Obesity; Sedentary behaviour; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612001290886
• Lead Sponsor: Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-12-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Male and female employees of Rockhampton Regional Council will be recruited as participants for this study. Volunteers will be eligible to participate if they work at the Rockhampton Regional Council, either full-time or part-time.

Exclusion Criteria

Employees will be excluded if they:
Currently meet the physical activity guidelines (150 min of moderate intensity physical activity in the last week);
Have a mobility impairment; severe communication disability that compromises the ability to participate in the 10,000 steps workplace challenge or complete the outcome measures; or a cognitive deficit that impairs the ability to read and write;
Are pregnant women or women who have had a baby in the 3-months prior to the study as their BMI is likely to vary as a result of pregnancy or recent pregnancy;
Are current users of the 10,000 Steps program;
If they cannot safely increase their physical activity;
If they do not speak English.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Total steps of physical activity measured using the Yamax Digiwalker DW-150 pedomenter.[Cumulatively steps are logged on the 10,000 Steps website weekly and over the 6 week intervention for the waitlist control and intervention groups.]