Healthcare ProfessionalsNCT05811715
Effects of Whole-body Stretching Exercise for Reducing Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Exertion Among Healthcare Professionals
A study testing whole body stretching excercise and educational program in people with Healthcare Professionals, run by Najran University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
Purpose of the study:To investigate effect of whole-body stretching (WBS) exercise during lunch-break for reducing musculoskeletal pain and physical exertion among healthcare professionals Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthcare Professionals
- What is being tested?
- whole body stretching excercise and educational program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 16 Nov 2022to 15 Mar 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Full time healthcare professionals with more than one year of experience were eligible to participate
Who cannot join
- Acute musculoskeletal symptoms (pain intensity on visual analogue scale (VAS) > 7)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Whole-body Stretching Exercise During Lunch-break for Reducing Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Exertion Among Healthcare Professionals
Purpose of the study:To investigate effect of whole-body stretching (WBS) exercise during lunch-break for reducing musculoskeletal pain and physical exertion among healthcare professionals
Read the detailed description
This study involved a single-blinded 2-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the effect of WBS exercise versus control group during lunch-break to reduce symptoms of WRMSDs in healthcare professionals. sixty healthcare professionals were recruited from Najran university hospital, Saudi Arabia. Study objectives and procedure were properly explained and written informed consent was obtained at the beginning of the study. All the participants were randomly assigned into two equal groups A and B.
Group A were received the 30 minutes of whole body stretching class while group B were received an education program which includes ergonomic principles, WRMSDs and their risk factors, as well as manual handling techniques were explained .
- Conditions
- Healthcare Professionals
- Being tested
- whole body stretching excercise, educational program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
whole body stretching excerciseOther
For the WBS group, each 30 minutes exercise class was run by a one trained physiotherapist to serve a maximum of 10 participants (10 x 3 = 30 participants) working in the hospital. Participants invited to attend the exercise class 3 times a week for 6 weeks in their hospital during lunch-break. During each session, participants asked to perform WBS exercise (Franco et al., 2008).
educational programOther
Participants received an education program which includes ergonomic principles, WRMSDs and their risk factors, as well as manual handling techniques(Bolbol et al., 2017).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | WBS-Whole body stretching exercise group Receives: Other: whole body stretching excercise; Other: educational program |
| Group B | Active comparator | control group Receives: Other: educational program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
musculoskeletal pain
musculoskeletal pain were assessed by Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire
Measured: 6 Weeks
physical exertion
physical exertion were assessed by Borg rating of perceived exertion
Measured: 6 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2023
- Study start16 Nov 2022
- Primary completion15 Mar 2023
- Study completion15 Mar 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthcare ProfessionalsStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Najran University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hashim Ahmed, Najran University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05811715
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 444-37-25613-DS
- Status last verified
- Apr 2023
- First submitted
- 1 Apr 2023
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2023
- Results posted
- 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 13 Apr 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Whole-body Stretching Exercise During Lunch-break for Reducing Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Exertion Among Healthcare Professionals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05811715
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 444-37-25613-DS
- Conditions
- Healthcare Professionals
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Najran UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Nov 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2023 (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.
Purpose of the study:To investigate effect of whole-body stretching (WBS) exercise during lunch-break for reducing musculoskeletal pain and physical exertion among healthcare professionals
Detailed description
This study involved a single-blinded 2-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the effect of WBS exercise versus control group during lunch-break to reduce symptoms of WRMSDs in healthcare professionals. sixty healthcare professionals were recruited from Najran university hospital, Saudi Arabia. Study objectives and procedure were properly explained and written informed consent was obtained at the beginning of the study. All the participants were randomly assigned into two equal groups A and B.
Group A were received the 30 minutes of whole body stretching class while group B were received an education program which includes ergonomic principles, WRMSDs and their risk factors, as well as manual handling techniques were explained .
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: whole body stretching excercise, Other: educational programWBS-Whole body stretching exercise group |
| Group B | Active comparator | Other: educational programcontrol group |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Full time healthcare professionals with more than one year of experience were eligible to participate
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Acute musculoskeletal symptoms (pain intensity on visual analogue scale (VAS) > 7)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| whole body stretching excerciseFor the WBS group, each 30 minutes exercise class was run by a one trained physiotherapist to serve a maximum of 10 participants (10 x 3 = 30 participants) working in the hospital. Participants invited to attend the exercise class 3 times a week for 6 weeks in their hospital during lunch-break. During each session, participants asked to perform WBS exercise (Franco et al., 2008). | Other | Group A |
| educational programParticipants received an education program which includes ergonomic principles, WRMSDs and their risk factors, as well as manual handling techniques(Bolbol et al., 2017). | Other | Group A, Group B |
Primary outcome
musculoskeletal pain
Time frame: 6 Weeks
musculoskeletal pain were assessed by Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire
physical exertion
Time frame: 6 Weeks
physical exertion were assessed by Borg rating of perceived exertion
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 13 Apr 2023.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing whole body stretching excercise and educational program in people with Healthcare Professionals, run by Najran University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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 13 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
musculoskeletal pain (time frame: 6 Weeks). The study lists 2 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 13 Apr 2023.