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NCT Number: NCT01543984

Efficacy of "Tailored Physical Activity" in Health Care Workers

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of "Tailored Physical Activity" on the number of sick-days.

The hypothesis is that "Tailored Physical Activity" is superior in efficacy on sick-days.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Health Care Centre

Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark

About this study

Health care workers have high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. Pain in the back and neck and other musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause for long-term sick leave.

This study test the effect of "Tailored Physical Activity" on self-reported days on sick leave and parameters regarding pain, function and quality of life respectively on the body function and participation level of health care workers which have experienced musculoskeletal pain related to the back or upper body.

A minimum of 44 health care workers in DK-Sønderborg Municipality will be randomized for "Tailored Physical Activity" or a reference group.

Primary endpoint is 3 months and 12 months follow-up.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Health care workers in municipality of Sønderborg that have experienced musculoskeletal pain related to the spine or upper body.

Exclusion criteria

Medically safety.

Treatment and study plan

Tailored Physical Activity

Other

Tailored Physical Activity (3*50 min/week in 10 weeks)

Health Counselling

Behavioral

Health guidance (1,5h)

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-reported number of sick-days

    Time frame: 3 months

    "How many days have you in total been on sick leave because of musculoskeletal troubles (such as ache, pain, discomfort)during the last three months" ((0 days, 1-7 days, 8-30 days, 30 days).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Aerobic capacity

    Time frame: 3 months

  2. Hand-grip strength

    Time frame: 3 months

  3. Body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference

    Time frame: 3 months

  4. Questionnaire

    Time frame: 3 months

  5. Self-reported number of sick-days

    Time frame: 12 months follow-up

    "How many days have you in total been on sick leave because of musculoskeletal troubles (such as ache, pain, discomfort)during the last three months" ((0 days, 1-7 days, 8-30 days, 30 days).

  6. Aerobic capacity

    Time frame: 12 months follow-up

  7. Hand-grip strength

    Time frame: 12- months follow-up

  8. Body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference

    Time frame: 12 months follow-up

  9. Questionnaire

    Time frame: 12 months follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Southern Denmark

Other

Collaborators

  • Municipality of Sønderborg

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of "Tailored Physical Activity" on the Number of Sick Days: a Randomized Controlled Trial in Health Care Workers That Have Experienced Pain Related to the Spine or Upper Body

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2014
First posted
Mar 5, 2012
Registry last updated
Nov 20, 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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