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NCT03855124UnknownNot Applicable

The Effect of a Posture Shirt on Muscle Activity During Functional Tasks

University College of Northern Denmark1 site in 1 country30 target enrollmentStarted: March 21, 2019Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Sponsor
Enrollment
30
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Electromyography (EMG)
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Study Overview

Brief Summary

This study sets out to investigate the effect of a posture shirt on muscle activity during a sitting and standing repetitive upper limb task

Detailed Description

Posture shirts are designed, and marketed to the general public and health service providers to improve posture and consequently alter muscle activity, reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. This study sets out to investigate the effect of a posture shirt on muscle activity during a sitting and a standing repetitive upper limb task.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Other
Time Perspective
Cross Sectional

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
Sex
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Pain free healthy participants
  • •Able to speak, read and understand Danish

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Pain from the back, neck or shoulder area during the past 6 months
  • •Experience of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) on the day of testing
  • •Current or previous chronic or recurrent pain condition
  • •Regular use of analgesics
  • •Previous neurologic, musculoskeletal or mental illnesses that may influence the results
  • •Lack of ability to cooperate

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Electromyography (EMG)

Time Frame: During the test session

EMG acitivty of axioscapular and trunk muscles will be recorded during upper limb tasks

Secondary Outcomes

  • Pain intensity: scale(During the test session)

Investigators

Sponsor
University College of Northern Denmark
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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