AI-Powered Micro-Breaks at Work

West University of Timisoara

Status

Completed

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Discomfort

Work-related Vigor

Treatments

Device: Mobi

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07209553

SmartBreaks

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study evaluates the feasibility of an online intervention based on artificial intelligence-the Movebite app integrated into the Slack platform-aimed at promoting engagement in micro-breaks involving physical activity, with the goal of enhancing workplace well-being and reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among remote workers.

Full description

Remote and hybrid work have intensified sedentary behavior, increasing the risk of professional burnout and negatively affecting employee health. This study investigates the feasibility and accessibility of the Movebite app, an AI-based tool integrated into Slack, designed to encourage active micro-breaks. Through a one-arm, pre-test post-test design, we evaluate the feasibility and usability of the AI-based virtual coach and its relevance for well-being of employees working from home.

This research contributes to the development and promotion of empirically grounded solutions in the field of occupational health psychology, testing an innovative technological approach to reduce the negative impact of sedentary work.

Enrollment

16 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 60 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Employees between the ages of 18-60 years' old
Full-time working entirely from home (home office)
Have a PC or laptop and basic digital competencies
Proficient in English language

Exclusion criteria

Other work arrangements such as shift-work, part-time work
Unable to access the internet/computer/install Slack app (Yes/No questions)
No proficiency for English
Not working mainly from a desk (e.g., fieldwork)
Current health issues (current pregnancy, any neurological, vascular, or acute musculoskeletal condition or any disease or symptom)