Neck PainNCT06079957
Additional Benefits of Neck Exercises in Addition to Ergonomic Training in Office Workers With Neck Pain
A study testing Ergonomic training and Neck Exercises in people with Neck Pain, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Neck pain is a multifactorial disease and the factors related to neck pain are physical workloads, poor ergonomic work design and certain psychosocial factors. It arises due to disease of cervical spine and soft tissues of the neck, muscle spasm, falling asleep in awkward position, prolong working at computer desk… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Ergonomic training and Neck Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2023to 1 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 25 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Both male and female office workers.
- Age 25-50 years.
- Individuals with working hours duration of 7-9 hours.
- Individuals with postural neck pain.
- Individuals with neck pain above 4 on NPRS.
- Individuals with primary complaint of neck pain without radiculopathy.
Who cannot join
- History of trauma to neck.
- Bilateral upper limb symptoms.
- Prior surgery to cervical and upper thoracic spine.
- History of whiplash injury.
- Degenerative disc disease.
- Diminished or absent sensations to pinprick in upper limb dermatomes.
- Positive two or more neurological signs.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000
Furqan Yaqoob, MS-OMPT,PHD*, 03465333101, furqan.yaqoob@fui.edu.pk
About this study
Neck pain is a multifactorial disease and the factors related to neck pain are physical workloads, poor ergonomic work design and certain psychosocial factors. It arises due to disease of cervical spine and soft tissues of the neck, muscle spasm, falling asleep in awkward position, prolong working at computer desk with bent neck. The objective of the study is to compare the effects of neck exercises in addition to ergonomic training and ergonomic training alone on pain severity, neck disability, cervical range of motion and burnout in neck pain among office workers
Read the detailed description
Neck pain remains the most common musculoskeletal disorder faced by office workers. There are an increasing number of reports available in regards to neck pain whether it is related with muscles, tendons, joints or soft tissue inflammation. It arises due to disease of cervical spine and soft tissues of the neck, muscle spasm, falling asleep in awkward position, prolong working at computer desk with bent neck. It has multiple treatment options and neck exercises are one of them. However, no concrete evidence is available on the effects of both neck exercises and ergonomic training on neck pain. this study will help individuals to maintain health and safety in the workplace while maintaining efficiency in their job performance by introducing proper ergonomic guidelines. This will eventually going to increase quality of work, productivity as a team and satisfaction with work. It will create awareness about utilization of ergonomic and exercise intervention without many side effects to avoid WMSDs. It will determine the emotional and psychological exhaustion among office workers with neck pain. It will supplement the existing literature. The main objectives of the study is to compare the effects of neck exercises in addition to ergonomic training and ergonomic training alone on pain severity, neck disability, cervical range of motion and burnout in neck pain among office workers.This RCT will be carried out in a period of one year (January 2023-2024). The sample size of 54 participants will be recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both males and females aged between 25-50 years working for 7-9 hours with postural neck pain will be included in the study. the participants must have neck pain above 4 on NPRS and neck pain without radiculopathy. The ones fulfilling the criteria will be selected through non-probability purposive sampling and allocated in groups (A and B) through coin toss method. Group A will receive neck exercises along with ergonomic guidelines and group B will only follow the ergonomic guidelines. Participants of both groups will receive intervention for 3 weeks on alternate days. The data will be collected through numeric pain rating scale, neck disability index, cervical range of motion and Oldenburg burnout inventory. The data will be analyzed on SPSS 22.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Ergonomic training, Neck Exercises
- Keywords
- neck pain, ergonomics, strengthening exercises, stretching, pain, burnout, range of motion, disability
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain, Pain, Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ergonomic trainingProcedure or surgery
- Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes:
- Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones.
- Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm.
- Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read.
- Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level.
- Keep reference material upright at desk.
- Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright.
- Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh.
- Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees.
- Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture.
Neck ExercisesProcedure or surgery
Neck Exercises Strengthening exercises of Deep cervical flexors,rhomboids,lower Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, serratus anterior.
Neck Stretching of Suboccipitals,Sternocleidomastoid ,Scalenes,Upper trapezius, Levator scapulae,Pectoralis major and minor.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise and ergonomic intervention group | Experimental | Patients will be explained about the procedure and informed consent will be taken.
1. Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes:
* Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones.
* Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm.
* Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read.
* Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level.
* Keep reference material upright at desk.
* Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright.
* Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh.
* Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees.
* Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture.
2. Neck exercises will be given Receives: Procedure: Ergonomic training; Procedure: Neck Exercises |
| Group B(Ergonomic intervention group) | Active comparator | Patients will be explained about the procedure and informed consent will be taken.
Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes:
* Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones.
* Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm.
* Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read.
* Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level.
* Keep reference material upright at desk.
* Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright.
* Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh.
* Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees.
* Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture. Receives: Procedure: Ergonomic training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
It is an 11 item self-rated scale. Participants rate their pain from 0 to 10. Score of 0 indicates no pain whereas 10 represents worst pain ever experienced. It has an excellent reliability with an ICC of 0.93-0.96.
Measured: 3 weeks
Neck Disability Index Urdu version (NDI-U)
This is a 10 item questionnaire. This is a self-rated questionnaire to rate disability. Participants choose from an option from 0 to 5. Scoring is done by taking sum of all the answers. Score of 0 shows no disability whereas 50 indicate maximum level of disability. Score 0-4 indicates no disability, 5-14 indicates mild disability, 15-24 indicates moderate disability, 25-34 indicates severe disability and above 34 indicates that the person is completely disabled by the pain. It has an excellent reliability with an ICC of 0.88.
Measured: 3 weeks
Cervical Range of Motion using Goniometer
A goniometer has 12-inch arms and a full circle body. It has one stationary arm and the second moving arm. Movement is performed and range of motion is measured. Goniometer will be used to measure flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. It has an ICC of 0.83-0.98
Measured: 3 weeks
Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI)
This is a 16 item questionnaire. It is also a self-rated questionnaire which is used to determine burnout level. Participants choose an option from 0 to 4 on a likert scale. Scores of question number 2,3,4,6,8,9,11,12 are reversed in order to find a true score. Scoring is done by taking a sum of all the answers. 0 indicates no burnout whereas score of 64 indicates highest level of burnout encountered by an individual.
Measured: 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Oct 2023
- Study start1 Oct 2023
- Primary completion1 Jan 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Feb 2024 (estimated)
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.
- More trials run by Foundation University IslamabadThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Model description
- Both groups will be recruited concurrently. both groups will recieve treatment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06079957
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FUI/CTR/2023/20
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 8 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 12 Oct 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Oct 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Additional Benefits of Neck Exercises in Addition to Ergonomic Training in Office Workers With Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06079957
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FUI/CTR/2023/20
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- neck pain, ergonomics, strengthening exercises, stretching, pain, burnout, range of motion, disability
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Oct 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.
Neck pain is a multifactorial disease and the factors related to neck pain are physical workloads, poor ergonomic work design and certain psychosocial factors. It arises due to disease of cervical spine and soft tissues of the neck, muscle spasm, falling asleep in awkward position, prolong working at computer desk with bent neck. The objective of the study is to compare the effects of neck exercises in addition to ergonomic training and ergonomic training alone on pain severity, neck disability, cervical range of motion and burnout in neck pain among office workers
Detailed description
Neck pain remains the most common musculoskeletal disorder faced by office workers. There are an increasing number of reports available in regards to neck pain whether it is related with muscles, tendons, joints or soft tissue inflammation. It arises due to disease of cervical spine and soft tissues of the neck, muscle spasm, falling asleep in awkward position, prolong working at computer desk with bent neck. It has multiple treatment options and neck exercises are one of them. However, no concrete evidence is available on the effects of both neck exercises and ergonomic training on neck pain. this study will help individuals to maintain health and safety in the workplace while maintaining efficiency in their job performance by introducing proper ergonomic guidelines. This will eventually going to increase quality of work, productivity as a team and satisfaction with work. It will create awareness about utilization of ergonomic and exercise intervention without many side effects to avoid WMSDs. It will determine the emotional and psychological exhaustion among office workers with neck pain. It will supplement the existing literature. The main objectives of the study is to compare the effects of neck exercises in addition to ergonomic training and ergonomic training alone on pain severity, neck disability, cervical range of motion and burnout in neck pain among office workers.This RCT will be carried out in a period of one year (January 2023-2024). The sample size of 54 participants will be recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both males and females aged between 25-50 years working for 7-9 hours with postural neck pain will be included in the study. the participants must have neck pain above 4 on NPRS and neck pain without radiculopathy. The ones fulfilling the criteria will be selected through non-probability purposive sampling and allocated in groups (A and B) through coin toss method. Group A will receive neck exercises along with ergonomic guidelines and group B will only follow the ergonomic guidelines. Participants of both groups will receive intervention for 3 weeks on alternate days. The data will be collected through numeric pain rating scale, neck disability index, cervical range of motion and Oldenburg burnout inventory. The data will be analyzed on SPSS 22.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Both groups will be recruited concurrently. both groups will recieve treatment
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise and ergonomic intervention group | Experimental | Procedure: Ergonomic training, Procedure: Neck ExercisesPatients will be explained about the procedure and informed consent will be taken. 1. Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes: * Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones. * Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm. * Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read. * Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level. * Keep reference material upright at desk. * Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright. * Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh. * Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees. * Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture. 2. Neck exercises will be given |
| Group B(Ergonomic intervention group) | Active comparator | Procedure: Ergonomic trainingPatients will be explained about the procedure and informed consent will be taken. Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes: * Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones. * Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm. * Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read. * Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level. * Keep reference material upright at desk. * Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright. * Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh. * Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees. * Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Both male and female office workers.
- Age 25-50 years.
- Individuals with working hours duration of 7-9 hours.
- Individuals with postural neck pain.
- Individuals with neck pain above 4 on NPRS.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- History of trauma to neck.
- Bilateral upper limb symptoms.
- Prior surgery to cervical and upper thoracic spine.
- History of whiplash injury.
- Degenerative disc disease.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ergonomic training1. Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes: * Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones. * Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm. * Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read. * Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level. * Keep reference material upright at desk. * Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright. * Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh. * Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees. * Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture. | Procedure or surgery | Exercise and ergonomic intervention group, Group B(Ergonomic intervention group) |
| Neck ExercisesNeck Exercises Strengthening exercises of Deep cervical flexors,rhomboids,lower Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, serratus anterior. Neck Stretching of Suboccipitals,Sternocleidomastoid ,Scalenes,Upper trapezius, Levator scapulae,Pectoralis major and minor. | Procedure or surgery | Exercise and ergonomic intervention group |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time frame: 3 weeks
It is an 11 item self-rated scale. Participants rate their pain from 0 to 10. Score of 0 indicates no pain whereas 10 represents worst pain ever experienced. It has an excellent reliability with an ICC of 0.93-0.96.
Neck Disability Index Urdu version (NDI-U)
Time frame: 3 weeks
This is a 10 item questionnaire. This is a self-rated questionnaire to rate disability. Participants choose from an option from 0 to 5. Scoring is done by taking sum of all the answers. Score of 0 shows no disability whereas 50 indicate maximum level of disability. Score 0-4 indicates no disability, 5-14 indicates mild disability, 15-24 indicates moderate disability, 25-34 indicates severe disability and above 34 indicates that the person is completely disabled by the pain. It has an excellent reliability with an ICC of 0.88.
Cervical Range of Motion using Goniometer
Time frame: 3 weeks
A goniometer has 12-inch arms and a full circle body. It has one stationary arm and the second moving arm. Movement is performed and range of motion is measured. Goniometer will be used to measure flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. It has an ICC of 0.83-0.98
Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI)
Time frame: 3 weeks
This is a 16 item questionnaire. It is also a self-rated questionnaire which is used to determine burnout level. Participants choose an option from 0 to 4 on a likert scale. Scores of question number 2,3,4,6,8,9,11,12 are reversed in order to find a true score. Scoring is done by taking a sum of all the answers. 0 indicates no burnout whereas score of 64 indicates highest level of burnout encountered by an individual.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Oct 2023.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ergonomic training and Neck Exercises in people with Neck Pain, run by Foundation University Islamabad 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 7 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Oct 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 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact sana Nawaz, MS-MSKPT (03482797719, sananawaz13@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (time frame: 3 weeks). 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 12 Oct 2023.