Logotherapy-Based Online Education to Improve Physical Activity in Sedentary Workers
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age35-60
SponsorUniversity of Zagreb
About this trial
Insufficient physical activity (PA) among individuals with sedentary occupations is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and reduced health-related quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an originally developed logotherapy-based distance education program on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and selected aspects of health-related quality of life.
A minimum of 200 participants aged 35-60 years with sedentary occupations will be recruited from multiple organizations in Croatia and randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. All participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing physical activity, sedentary behavior, health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, meaning in life, and motivation for exercise at baseline and after the intervention period.
The experimental group will participate in an eight-week online education program consisting of weekly 30-minute sessions followed by brief discussions, while the control group will continue their usual lifestyle without intervention.
The intervention integrates principles of logotherapy and existential analysis with the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change and the CALO-RE behavior change taxonomy. The findings may contribute to the development of more effective, meaning-centered approaches to promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in adult populations.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Adults aged 35-60 years
Employment in a sedentary occupation for at least the past 2 years
Ability to participate in an online intervention program
Classified in the precontemplation or contemplation stage of behavior change regarding physical activity
Disqualifiers
Presence of severe chronic disease
Any medical condition that significantly limits daily physical activity or mobility
Inability to participate in online sessions or complete study procedures
Current participation in another structured physical activity or behavioral intervention program
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Logotherapy-Based Online Education Program
BehavioralAn 8-week online educational program based on logotherapy and existential analysis, delivered once weekly in 30-minute sessions followed by brief discussions. The program aims to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, and enhance meaning in life, self-efficacy, and motivation for exercise.
Treatment groups
200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Logotherapy Based Online EducationExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: No Intervention ControlNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Physical Activity Level
Assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). GPAQ evaluates physical activity across work, transport, and leisure domains. Higher scores indicate higher levels of physical activity.
Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeks post-interventionSecondary outcomes
1
Sedentary Behaviour
Assessed using the sedentary behavior component of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), measured as average daily sitting time in hours. Higher values indicate greater sedentary behavior.
Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeks post-interventionSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov