Biological Age in Worksite Health Promotion (BA1)

May 18, 2018 updated by: Jørn Wulff Helge, University of Copenhagen

Implementation of Biological Age in Worksite Health Promotion - a Cohort Study on >4000 Danish Employees and Their Health Risk Reductions

This cohort study investigates how implementation of Biological Age technology in worksite health promotion, affects health behavior in the general Danish working population.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This cohort study is designed on the basis of Body Age tests, executed by a private Danish health care company in the period from 2010 to 2013.

The dataset comprises pre- and post Body Age tests from >4000 individuals. They used a standardised protocol and educated staff ( physiotherapists or with a degree in sports science) to carry out the tests. Body Age tests apply biometrics, fitness level and health status data of the employee. The test results are characterized by a Body Age score, which defines the employee's biological age (in years).

This design categorises as a register study why The Danish National Committee is not applied for.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

5473

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Denmark
- - Copenhagen, Denmark, 2200
    - University of Copenhagen, Department of Biomedical Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The volunteers are employees in either private or governmental companies. A total of 18 different companies are included in this study, primarily related to banking, pension and pharmaceutical work areas. The Body Age test is voluntary and part of the companies health strategy and fringe benefits.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Males and females interested in their personal health status
Participants who perform both baseline and follow up test.

Exclusion Criteria:

Use of beta blockers

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Biological Age Time Frame: The Biological Age is calculated at baseline and at one year follow up	An algorithm calculates Biological Age, using physiological parameters and biomarkers measured during the test.	The Biological Age is calculated at baseline and at one year follow up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
BMI Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	BodyMassIndex is a major risk factor for developing lifestyle related diseases.	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
Bodyweight Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	The weight in kilograms of each individual	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
FM Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	Fat Mass is important to look at isolated in reference to whole bodyweight	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
FFM Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	Fat Free Mass is important to look at isolated in reference to Whole bodyweight	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
BP Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	Bloodpressure as a result from systolic and diastolic bloodpressure	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
VO2max Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	Maximal Oxygen consumption	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
BG Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	Blood Glucose	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
HDL Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	High Density Lipoprotein	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up
LDL Time Frame: Measured at baseline and at one year follow up	Low Density Lipoprotein	Measured at baseline and at one year follow up

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Copenhagen

Collaborators

Metropolitan University College

Technical University of Denmark

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Jørn W Helge, Prof., BMI, Xlab

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 7, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria