Active Prevention of MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders, Upper and Spine Members) in the Context of Computer Screen Work (I-Preventive)

January 26, 2015 updated by: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Evaluate the benefit of an intervention by a computer program comprising active breaks, in the form of a personalized self-program on functional impairment and / or pain, among employees with latent or symptomatic upper extremity MSDs and spine (+/- eyestrain) in connection with the computer work environment.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The benefit of the intervention will be assessed among four groups of subjects: symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects randomized in control or experimental group.

Subjects of the experimental group will have to follow an intervention for one month, consisting in active breaks from computer work. Control group patients had no intervention.

Symptoms of MSD will be assessed via questionnaire before and after intervention, in all groups.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

200

Phase

  • Phase 1

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

  • France
      • Clermont-Ferrand, France, 63003
        • CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

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 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - To carry out a professional activity.
  • To be involved in a computer work for at least 5 hours a day.
  • To be between 18 and 65 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - To be in sick leave.
  • Rheumatic and neurological diseases which needed treatment.
  • Workstations which have been recently changed.
  • A behavioral and/or comprehension trouble

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

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Experimental group
Subjects of the experimental group will have to follow an intervention for one month, consisting in active breaks from computer work
Behavioral: Computer program
Intervention consists in a computer program suggesting workers to take active breaks at given times of their working day, during one month.
Other: Control group
Control group patients had no intervention
Behavioral: Computer program
Intervention consists in a computer program suggesting workers to take active breaks at given times of their working day, during one month.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Nordic style questionnaire score
Time Frame: at 1 month
at 1 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evolution of " Nordic style " and eyestrain questionnaires
Time Frame: at 1 month
at 1 month
Evolution of global psychological status (HAD)
Time Frame: at 1 month
at 1 month
Evolution of psychosocial work characteristics (VAS stress and satisfaction at work)
Time Frame: at 1 month
at 1 month
Occurrence sick leave and frequency of work trips during the study.
Time Frame: at 1 month
at 1 month
Adherence to the self-program
Time Frame: at 1 month
at 1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 13, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 26, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

January 29, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 29, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 26, 2015

Last Verified

January 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CHU-0219

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