Musculoskeletal Pain of Neck and Shoulder Area in Female Office Workers: Relations Between Muscle Tone, Stiffness, Pain-pressure Threshold, Self-reported Pain Intensity and Physical Activity.

February 1, 2020 updated by: Martin Argus, University of Tartu
The objective of this study is to determine the differences between neck and shoulder region skeletal muscle tone, stifness, pain-pressure threshold, self-reported pain intensity and physical activity in female office workers. 50-100 participants aged 20-60 are anticipated.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to determine the differences between neck and shoulder region skeletal muscle tone, stifness, pain-pressure threshold, self-reported pain intensity and physical activity.

Participants: 50-100 subjects, all female, aged 20-60 are anticipated.

Methods: Skeletal muscle tone and stiffness are measured using myotonometry. Pain-pressure threshold is measured using algometry. Prevalence of neck and shoulder area musculoskeletal pain is recorded using Nordic questionnaire. Self-reported pain intensity is measured using VAS scale. Self-reported physical activity is recorded using Baecke physical activity questionnaire.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

75

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

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

20 years to 60 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

50-100 subjects are anticipated, all female, aged 20-60. Office work of at least 4 days per week with over 50% of time working with a computer is required.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Office work (at least 4 day per week, 8 hours a day with over 50% working with a computer)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior neck trauma, neurological or oncological conditions, recent use of muscle relaxants or painkillers, obesity (BMI of >30)

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
Symptomatic group
Office workers with neck and shoulder area musculoskeletal pain
Asymptomatic group
Office workers without neck and shoulder area musculoskeletal pain

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Relationship between muscle tone, stiffness and self-reported pain
Time Frame: March 1st 2020 - May 1st 2021
Correlation between muscle tone (Hz), stiffness (N/m) of upper trapezius, levator scapulae and paraspinal upper neck muscles and self-reported neck and shoulder region pain intensity (VAS).
March 1st 2020 - May 1st 2021

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Relationship between muscle tone, stiffness and pain-pressure threshold
Time Frame: March 1st 2020 - May 1st 2021
Correlation between muscle tone (Hz), stiffness (N/m) and pain-pressure threshold (kPa) of upper trapezius, levator scapulae and paraspinal upper neck muscles in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects.
March 1st 2020 - May 1st 2021

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Tartu

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ANTICIPATED)

March 1, 2020

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

May 1, 2021

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

May 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 1, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 1, 2020

First Posted (ACTUAL)

February 5, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

February 5, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 1, 2020

Last Verified

February 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UTSP001

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

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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