NECK PAINNCT03129958
Correlation Between Neck Pain and Postural Abnormalities Among Female Office Workers at University of Dammam
An observational study of NECK PAIN, run by Doaa AL-Saleh.
Trial summary
This study is a cross sectional study conducted to find out the Correlation between neck pain and postural abnormalities among female office workers at University of Dammam by objective assessments methods. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 28 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- NECK PAIN
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2016to 1 Jan 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 28 to 40 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: participants been recruited from the medical collages at university of Dammam
Who may be able to join
- Subjects with/without non-specific neck pain complaint.
- Age from 28 up to 40 years old.
- At least 25 working hours a week ( at least 2 hours on computer - at least 3 other office working).
- More than 5 years of experience as an office worker.
Who cannot join
- Subjects who had prolonged absence from work anticipated within the past 12 months.
- Complain of: cervical radiculopathy, migraine, vestibular Dysfunction.
- Had spinal fracture or surgery.
- Pregnancy.
- History of cervical trauma.
- Comorbid medical conditions as cancer, type 1 diabetes, heart disease.
About this study
This study is a cross sectional study conducted to find out the Correlation between neck pain and postural abnormalities among female office workers at University of Dammam by objective assessments methods.
Eligible participants will sign the consent form followed by filling up demographic data, visual analog scale \& neck disability index.
After that, Forward Head posture and Thoracic Kyphosis posture will take place by valid and reliable methods.
Read the detailed description
The study population and sampling were calculated by Raosoft sample size calculator using an estimated average of population size 200 and allowing a 5% tolerable error, based on a 95% confidence interval (CI).
About 140 female office workers were targeted from the medical colleges of University of Dammam (UoD); Medicine, Applied Medical Science, Nursing, Dentistry, Clinical Pharmacology and Health Track of preparatory year were recruited into the study (N=140).
The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Dammam (IRB-PGS-2015-03-194).
Eligible individuals for this study were informed of the risks and benefits and were asked to read and sign a written consent form.
Participants' confidentiality was maintained by using a code (number) instead of the participant's name on the data collection form.
All data collection forms were saved in a file and secured in a locker \& the electronic file saved with password. Only the researcher and the supervisor had an access to them.
- Conditions
- NECK PAIN
- Keywords
- NECK PAIN, OFFICE WORKERS
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
pain
by VAS
Measured: 2 min
Disability
by Neck Disability Index
Measured: 5 min
Forward head posture
by Myrin's Inclometer/ Goniometer
Measured: 10 min
Thoracic kyphosis
by spinal mouse
Measured: 10 min
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Apr 2017
- Study start1 Jun 2016
- Primary completion1 Jan 2017
- Study completion1 Jan 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for NECK PAINStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Doaa AL-Saleh
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Doaa AL-Saleh, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
- Investigators
- DOAA A AL-SALEH, bachelor, Principal investigator, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03129958
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Doaa
- Status last verified
- Apr 2017
- First submitted
- 21 Apr 2017
- Last updated
- 2 May 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 May 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Correlation Between Neck Pain and Postural Abnormalities Among Female Office Workers at University of Dammam
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03129958
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Doaa
- Conditions
- NECK PAIN
- Keywords
- NECK PAIN, OFFICE WORKERS
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Doaa AL-SalehUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2016
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jan 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a cross sectional study conducted to find out the Correlation between neck pain and postural abnormalities among female office workers at University of Dammam by objective assessments methods.
Eligible participants will sign the consent form followed by filling up demographic data, visual analog scale \& neck disability index.
After that, Forward Head posture and Thoracic Kyphosis posture will take place by valid and reliable methods.
Detailed description
The study population and sampling were calculated by Raosoft sample size calculator using an estimated average of population size 200 and allowing a 5% tolerable error, based on a 95% confidence interval (CI).
About 140 female office workers were targeted from the medical colleges of University of Dammam (UoD); Medicine, Applied Medical Science, Nursing, Dentistry, Clinical Pharmacology and Health Track of preparatory year were recruited into the study (N=140).
The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Dammam (IRB-PGS-2015-03-194).
Eligible individuals for this study were informed of the risks and benefits and were asked to read and sign a written consent form.
Participants' confidentiality was maintained by using a code (number) instead of the participant's name on the data collection form.
All data collection forms were saved in a file and secured in a locker \& the electronic file saved with password. Only the researcher and the supervisor had an access to them.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 28 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- participants been recruited from the medical collages at university of Dammam
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Subjects with/without non-specific neck pain complaint.
- Age from 28 up to 40 years old.
- At least 25 working hours a week ( at least 2 hours on computer - at least 3 other office working).
- More than 5 years of experience as an office worker.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Subjects who had prolonged absence from work anticipated within the past 12 months.
- Complain of: cervical radiculopathy, migraine, vestibular Dysfunction.
- Had spinal fracture or surgery.
- Pregnancy.
- History of cervical trauma.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
pain
Time frame: 2 min
by VAS
Disability
Time frame: 5 min
by Neck Disability Index
Forward head posture
Time frame: 10 min
by Myrin's Inclometer/ Goniometer
Thoracic kyphosis
Time frame: 10 min
by spinal mouse
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 May 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
DOAA A AL-SALEH, bachelor principal investigator
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of NECK PAIN, run by Doaa AL-Saleh.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 May 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
pain (time frame: 2 min). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 May 2017.