| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000062419 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000071433 |
| Scientific Title | Efficacy of Exercise Interventions by Certified Health Exercise Professionals in Health and Productivity Management: A Quasi-Randomized Parallel-Group Comparative Trial |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/07/31 |
| Last modified on | 2026/07/31 13:02:43 |
Evaluation of Exercise Programs Provided by Certified Exercise Professionals in Health and Productivity Management
Health and Productivity Management - Exercise
Efficacy of Exercise Interventions by Certified Health Exercise Professionals in Health and Productivity Management: A Quasi-Randomized Parallel-Group Comparative Trial
Health and Productivity Management - Exercise Trainer Trial
| Japan |
Healthy working adults
| Adult |
Others
NO
The purpose of this study is to epidemiologically evaluate the efficacy of exercise interventions provided by certified health exercise professionals compared to information provision alone (control group) on improving quality of life (QOL) and physical function among employees in occupational health settings. This study aims to provide foundational evidence for establishing a sustainable intervention model and clarifying the role of exercise professionals in Health and Productivity Management.
Efficacy
Primary Outcome:
Health-Related Quality of Life (SF-36v2 Japanese version)
Outcome Details / Measurement Method:
Health-related quality of life measured by the SF-36v2 Japanese version. The outcome includes eight subscales (Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, Role-Emotional, and Mental Health) and three summary scores (Physical Component Summary [PCS], Mental Component Summary [MCS], and Role Component Summary [RCS]).
Time Point(s):
Baseline and 4 months post-baseline (at the end of the intervention period)
Interventional
Parallel
Randomized
Cluster
Open -but assessor(s) are blinded
No treatment
YES
NO
Institution is considered as a block.
YES
Pseudo-randomization
2
Educational,Counseling,Training
| Behavior,custom |
Face-to-face physical activity and exercise instruction provided by certified health exercise professionals
Provision of health and exercise information only, without face-to-face instruction
| 18 | years-old | <= |
| 75 | years-old | >= |
Male and Female
1. Full-time or part-time employees aged 18 years or older working at the participating companies
2. Individuals who understand the purpose of the study and provide written informed consent
3. Individuals who are able to attend regular exercise sessions during intervention period
1. Individuals with medical contraindications to exercise as determined by a physician
2. Individuals instructed to restrict physical activity by a primary physician or occupational physician
3. Individuals anticipated to have difficulty completing the 4-month program due to job requirements, injury, or illness
4. Individuals unable to properly complete self-administered questionnaires (e.g., SF-36) due to cognitive impairment or other reasons
150
| 1st name | Akihiko |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Katayama |
Shikoku Gakuin University
Faculty of Sociology
765-8505
3-2-1, Bunkyocho, Zentsuji-shi, Kagawa, Japan
0877-62-2111
kata@sg-u.ac.jp
| 1st name | Akihiko |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Katayama |
Shikoku Gakuin University
Faculty of Sociology
765-8505
3-2-1, Bunkyocho, Zentsuji-shi, Kagawa, Japan
0877-62-2111
kata@sg-u.ac.jp
Shikoku Gakuin University
Japan Health Promotion & Fitness Foundation
Japanese Governmental office
Shikoku Gakuin University
3-2-1, Bunkyocho, Zentsuji-shi, Kagawa, Japan
0877-62-2111
kata@sg-u.ac.jp
NO
| 2026 | Year | 07 | Month | 31 | Day |
Unpublished
Enrolling by invitation
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Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071433