Wearable Robotic Upper Body Exoskeleton for Workers (Exo4Work)

May 11, 2018 updated by: Romain Meeusen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Ergonomic Evaluation of Workspaces and Occupational Tasks Targeted for Exoskeleton Support and Definition of Case Studies

The main aim of the project is to evaluate a novel upper body exoskeleton during simulated industrial work. In a first stage of the project, an extensive study involving the end-user companies will be carried out to clearly identify the operator target tasks and typical target task loads for which the exoskeleton will be designed. Based on standard ergonomic evaluation scales (RULA and NIOSH, the Need for Recovery Scale and the Ovako Working Posture Analysing System), high risk tasks will be identified in the field, based on the evaluated information about the workspace configuration, the performed operations and their physical constraints. These will include, but will not be limited to, non-ergonomic postures, for example performing operations above the head or reaching in front, to the side, or behind the body; flexing the arms for extended periods of time; and bending or twisting the torso to lift an object from low or distant locations. Important items to assess in this task are the frequency and duration of tasks and activities, lifting characteristics, perceived physical effort and work-induced fatigue.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

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

  • Belgium
    • Vlaams Brabant
      • Brussel, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium, 1050
        • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Employees of different companies. Only companies involved in the project will be visited.

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Industrial employees

-

Exclusion Criteria:

  • non-able bodied individuals

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Industrial employees
Ergonomic evaluation using questionnaires in different Industrial settings will be conducted and thus Industrial employees form the included subject group.
Other: Ergonomic evaluation using questionnaires
Employees will be provided with questionnaires such as the 'Rapid Entire Body Assessment' and NIOSH to obtain information regarding ergonomic working situations

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Questionnaire
Time Frame: The time point of data collection: An average of 1yr
Ergonomic evaluation Industrial work situations
The time point of data collection: An average of 1yr

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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 (Anticipated)

July 16, 2018

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 30, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 6, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

April 9, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2018

Last Verified

May 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • S000118N

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Data of the questionnaires will be shared within the consortium of the project, mainly between sport scientists involved in the project.

IPD Sharing Time Frame

Data sharing will take place during the experimental process until December 2018.

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

Access to data is only possible if partner in the consortium

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP
  • ICF
  • ANALYTIC_CODE
  • CSR

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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