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Sedentary BehaviorNCT06024434

Effects of Specialized Strength Training Protocol On Functional Movement Status of Office Workers

A study testing Exercises and Walking in people with Sedentary Behavior, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of specialized strength training protocol on the functional movement status of office workers, and to assess and evaluate the quality of movement patterns and identify any limitations that may exist in order to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, using Functional… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sedentary Behavior
What is being tested?
Exercises and Walking
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
20 Sep 2023to 15 Feb 2024
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 20 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Both gender
  • Office Workers whose age lies between 15 and 30
  • Both male and female gender
  • At least 6-8 hours shift per day
  • Job duration >6 months
  • FMS ≤14

Who cannot join

  • reviously diagnosed Musculoskeletal disorder or injury
  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Acute infection

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Care Cloud and Zakori Industries Limited

    Peshawar, KPK

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of specialized strength training protocol on the functional movement status of office workers, and to assess and evaluate the quality of movement patterns and identify any limitations that may exist in order to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, using Functional movement screening. Randomized controlled trials done at Codistan Ventures and Zakori Industries Private Limited. The sample size was 100. The subjects were divided in two groups, 50 subjects in Specialized Strength Training Protocol group and 50 in 30 minute walk group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was non probability connivance sampling technique. Only 20-35 years office desk workers with no known musculoskeletal deformity were included. Tool used in the study was Functional Movement Screening Test.

Read the detailed description

As the world is becoming more corporate, the increase in number of hours a person spends in his or her workplace has certainly shifted people towards a sedentary way of life. Sitting and working for a long time in an improper position leads to the tightness and weakness of the muscles, which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders such as neck, shoulders, and lower back pains as well as anatomical disorders such as lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis.Most causes of these symptoms include long sitting and excessive leaning. Individuals with areas of muscular weaknesses cannot perform fundamental movement patterns due to compensatory adaptations which can increase the risk of injury. To combat workplace-caused mental and physical exhaustion physical activity has been proven to be an efficient tactic. Physical activity is known not to only treat but prevent the occurrence of a fore coming disease. Being physically active will lead to reduced stress levels and increased productivity. According to World Health Organization facts physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person's work. Both moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity improve health that also includes walking for 150-300 minutes a week for adults. Some physical activity is better than doing none. By becoming more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, people can easily achieve the recommended activity levels.Physical Fitness is defined as the ability to perform physical activity and comprises of components such as flexibility, strength and endurance. A complete physical fitness regimen must target core and extremities. A strong musculoskeletal system is recognized as important component of health related physical fitness. Strength training program provides an opportunity to improve health, physical fitness and quality of life. Core strengthening involving multiplane movements has plausible benefits to improve functional movement patterns. Combination of core strengthening along with upper and lower extremities strengthening program is needed to improve the physical fitness in active individuals to improve their functional status. The topic of FMS (Functional Movement Status) development has received considerable interest owing to the close association between health and well-being, physical activity, and to a lesser degree physical performance.

Being tested
Exercises, Walking
Keywords
office workers, functionla movement screening
Medical subject headings
Sedentary Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ExercisesOther

    Experimental Group Exercises for Core: Crunches, Glute bridges Crunches Glute bridge Week 1-2 (set/rep/sec) Week 3-4 (set/rep/sec) Week 5-6 (set/rep/sec) Exercises for upper body: Push up (4), Bicep curls Exercises Weeks Reps/sets Push up walk out Bicep curls 1-3 16-20*3 Push up Bicep curl with Dumbbell 4-6 12-15*3 Exercises for Lower body: Lunges and Squats Exercises Weeks Reps/set Split Squat with body weight Body weight Squat 1-3 16-20*3 Split Squat with Dumbbell Squat with Dumbbell 4-6 12-15*

  • WalkingOther

    Walking for 30min, 5 days a week

Study groups in NCT06024434
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental interventional group AExperimentalExercises for core, gluts, upper body and lower body
Receives: Other: Exercises
Control group BActive comparatorWalking for 30 min 5 days a week
Receives: Other: Walking

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Functional Movement screening Questionnaire (FMS)

    FMS is a composite performance measure that is also an injury predictor. it consists of seven basic functional patterns: deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raises, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability. each test will be give a score of 3 if performane correct, 2 if performed with compensation, 1 if unable to perform the pattern, 0 if there is pain associated with it. max. score will be 21 and if score is less than 14 that means that person is prone to injury in future.

    Measured: Baseline to 6th week

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Sep 2023
  2. Study start20 Sep 2023
  3. Primary completion30 Jan 2024
  4. Study completion15 Feb 2024

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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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
100 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06024434
Sponsor's protocol ID
RiphahIU Lubna Ali
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
26 Aug 2023
Last updated
21 May 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Exercises and Walking in people with Sedentary Behavior, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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 6 inclusion and 4 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 21 May 2024. 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 Pakistan. 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?

Functional Movement screening Questionnaire (FMS) (time frame: Baseline to 6th week). 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 21 May 2024.

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