Workplace Exercise and Well-Being in Radiologic Technologists

NCT ID: NCT07269834

Last Updated: 2026-01-09

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 19 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-08-14
• Study Completion Date: 2025-12-01

Brief Summary

Radiologic technologists often face demanding work conditions that contribute to elevated stress levels and increased burnout risk, ultimately affecting both their well-being and professional effectiveness. Workplace exercise initiatives have shown potential benefits for improving physical and psychological health; however, experimental research targeting this specific occupational group is still scarce. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a structured workplace exercise intervention on perceived stress, burnout, and quality of life among radiologic technologists. The secondary objective is to assess the effects of a detraining period on the same outcomes following completion of the exercise program.

Conditions

Occupational Stress or Workplace Stress; Burnout; Quality of Life; Exercise Training; Radiologists; Health Promotion

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: PREVENTION
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Exercise group

Participants are involved in a workplace exercise program.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Workplace Exercise Program

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Participants complete a six-week workplace exercise program comprising structured sessions based on methodologies described in previous studies (Alqhtani et al., 2023; Gelfman et al., 2024). Sessions are conducted three times per week, twice per day, with each session lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

The program includes exercises primarily performed in a standing position and aims to improve flexibility, balance, and strength.

Flexibility training: Static and dynamic stretching exercises performed three times per week, 1-2 sets per exercise, held for 10-15 seconds each.

Balance training: Static and dynamic balance exercises performed three times per week, 1-3 sets per exercise, for 10-20 repetitions or 10-20 seconds over a 3-6 meter distance.

Strength training: Bodyweight and resistance exercises using auxiliary equipment (e.g., elastic bands), performed three times per week, 1-3 sets per exercise, 8-15 repetitions per set, with a slow to moderate tempo.

Control group

Non-exercise group

Group Type: OTHER

Control (Non-exercise)

Intervention Type: OTHER

Participants in the control (non-exercise) group maintain their usual work routines and will not participate in any structured exercise sessions during the study period.

Interventions

Workplace Exercise Program

Participants complete a six-week workplace exercise program comprising structured sessions based on methodologies described in previous studies (Alqhtani et al., 2023; Gelfman et al., 2024). Sessions are conducted three times per week, twice per day, with each session lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

The program includes exercises primarily performed in a standing position and aims to improve flexibility, balance, and strength.

Flexibility training: Static and dynamic stretching exercises performed three times per week, 1-2 sets per exercise, held for 10-15 seconds each.

Balance training: Static and dynamic balance exercises performed three times per week, 1-3 sets per exercise, for 10-20 repetitions or 10-20 seconds over a 3-6 meter distance.

Strength training: Bodyweight and resistance exercises using auxiliary equipment (e.g., elastic bands), performed three times per week, 1-3 sets per exercise, 8-15 repetitions per set, with a slow to moderate tempo.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Control (Non-exercise)

Participants in the control (non-exercise) group maintain their usual work routines and will not participate in any structured exercise sessions during the study period.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Healthy radiographers (diagnostic and therapeutic imaging technologists)
• Currently employed in the radiology department of the participating hospital
• Voluntary participation with signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Presence of major musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological conditions that contraindicate physical exercise;
• Pregnancy;
• Unavailability to attend regular exercise sessions

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

University of Beira Interior

OTHER

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Pedro Ramalho

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Pedro Ramalho

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Local Health Unit of Castelo Branco (ULSCB)

Castelo Branco, , Portugal

Countries

Portugal

Other Identifiers

EXER-RAD-2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id