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NCT Number: NCT02350244

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Symptomatic Musculoskeletal Diseases Asthenopia Eye Diseases Latent Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Occupational Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Computer Program

Behavioral

Intervention consists in a computer program suggesting workers to take active breaks at given times of their working day, during one month.

Primary outcomes

  1. Nordic style questionnaire score

    Time frame: at 1 month

Secondary outcomes

  1. Evolution of " Nordic style " and eyestrain questionnaires

    Time frame: at 1 month

  2. Evolution of global psychological status (HAD)

    Time frame: at 1 month

  3. Evolution of psychosocial work characteristics (VAS stress and satisfaction at work)

    Time frame: at 1 month

  4. Occurrence sick leave and frequency of work trips during the study.

    Time frame: at 1 month

  5. Adherence to the self-program

    Time frame: at 1 month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Other

Registry information

Acronym: I-Preventive

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2015
First posted
Jan 29, 2015
Registry last updated
Jan 29, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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