Exercise, Rest Breaks and Ergonomics Modification on Fatigue and MSK Discomfort in Static Workstation

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Pain
• Interventions: Other: Exercise With Rest Break; Other: Exercise Without Rest Break; Other: Rest Break

• Registration Number: NCT04857853
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The current study examines the effects of exercise, ergonomic modifications, and rest breaks on fatigue and musculoskeletal discomfort during computer tasks. For the purpose of this project, musculoskeletal discomfort is defined as a constellation of signs and symptoms that include muscle tension, paresthesia, pain, and/or physical strain in soft tissues and bones.

Detailed Description

Static workstation workers frequently experience musculoskeletal discomfort which, according to a survey of the literature, may include muscle tension, muscle fatigue, paresthesia, pain, and/or physical strain in soft tissues and bones. The incidence of musculoskeletal discomfort in office workers like computer users is as high as 50%. In various studies on static workstation workers, musculoskeletal discomfort has been reported, either separately or in aggregate, in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, back, legs, buttocks, ankles, feet, and chest.

The current study examines the effects of exercise, ergonomic modifications, and rest breaks on fatigue and musculoskeletal discomfort during computer tasks. For the purpose of this project, musculoskeletal discomfort is defined as a constellation of signs and symptoms that include muscle tension, paresthesia, pain, and/or physical strain in soft tissues and bones.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-14
• Study First Submitted: 2021-04-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-04-20
• Study First Posted: 2021-04-23
• Primary Completion: 2021-06-15
• Status Verified: 2021-07
• Study Completion: 2021-07-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-07-19
• Last Update Posted: 2021-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

• Both male and female
• Age: 25-45 years
• Those static workstation office workers using a computer for at least 6 hours per day.
• Static workstation office workers screened by ROSA.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Discomfort from non-musculoskeletal origin
• Recent history of trauma and receiving any kind of treatment for the current condition
• Severe orthopedic disease
• Any mental and physiological illness that could interfere in the exercise

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Exercise With Rest Break	Exercise With Rest Break	Exercise With Rest Break
Exercise Without Rest Breaks	Exercise Without Rest Break	Exercise Without Rest Breaks
Rest Break	Rest Break	Rest Break

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Chalder fatigue scale	6th week	Each of the 11 items is answered on a 4-point scale ranging from the asymptomatic to maximum symptomology, such as 'Better than usual', 'No worse than usual, 'Worse than usual, and 'Much worse than usual.
Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire	6th week	To assess the severity of musculoskeletal discomfort. minimum as Never = 0, and maximum as Several times every day = 10 The discomfort score is the severity of discomfort categorized as 'mild', 'moderate', and 'severe discomfort'.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan