Efficacy of "Tailored Physical Activity" in Health Care Workers

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Pain
• Interventions: Other: Tailored Physical Activity; Behavioral: Health Counselling

• Registration Number: NCT01543984
• Lead Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-01
• Study First Submitted: 2012-02-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-03-02
• Study First Posted: 2012-03-05
• Primary Completion: 2013-06
• Status Verified: 2014-04
• Study Completion: 2014-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-11-19
• Last Update Posted: 2015-11-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Tailored Physical Activity	Tailored Physical Activity	Health guidance (1,5h) and "Tailored Physical Activity" (3\*50 min/week in 10 weeks)
Reference group	Health Counselling	Health Counselling (1,5h)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-reported number of sick-days	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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Questionnaire	12 months follow-up
Hand-grip strength	12- months follow-up
Body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference	12 months follow-up
Aerobic capacity	12 months follow-up
Self-reported number of sick-days	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).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Health Care Centre; 🇩🇰 Sønderborg, Denmark