Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)NCT07417527
Active Pauses for Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention in Workers
A study testing Strength Active Pause and Mobility Active Pause in people with Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Occupational Diseases, run by University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if short exercise breaks at work can prevent muscle and joint pain in workers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do strength exercises help workers move better and feel less pain? Are strength exercises better than stretching exercises for worker health? Researchers… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), Occupational Diseases, Sedentary Behaviors
- What is being tested?
- Strength Active Pause and Mobility Active Pause
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 207 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2026to 15 Jun 2026
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Active workers.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Capability to perform vigorous physical exercise.
Who cannot join
- Medical contraindications to physical exercise.
- Recent surgery.
- Pregnancy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Prevention Program for Musculoskeletal Disorders Through Active Pauses for Workers in the Basque Country
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if short exercise breaks at work can prevent muscle and joint pain in workers. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do strength exercises help workers move better and feel less pain?
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Are strength exercises better than stretching exercises for worker health?
Researchers will compare a strength exercise program to a mobility (stretching) program to see which one works better to improve physical health and work ability.
Participants will:
Perform short exercise breaks (5 minutes) at their workplace every day for 8 weeks.
Attend one supervised session per week to learn the exercises.
Complete simple physical tests (like standing up from a chair) and answer surveys about their health at the start and end of the study.
Read the detailed description
This is a quasi-experimental study with parallel assignment. The study evaluates the effectiveness of active pauses (brief workplace exercise interventions) preventing musculoskeletal disorders. Recruitment and intervention are conducted in collaboration with "Recuperación Funcional Gurea S.Coop.Peq" at various companies in the Basque Country.
Group Allocation:
Participants are assigned to one of two groups based on their work center or worker preference to maximize participation and adherence in a real-world setting.
Interventions:
Both groups follow an 8-week program consisting of daily 5-minute sessions.
Experimental Arm (Strength): Participants perform high-intensity interval training based on resistance exercises. It involves 4 specific exercises targeting the shoulder, back, and legs using elastic bands or body weight. The intensity is monitored to reach a high level of effort.
Active Comparator Arm (Mobility): Participants perform a standard routine of 12 mobility and static stretching exercises. These are low-intensity movements designed to mobilize joints and relax muscles without inducing fatigue.
Assessments:
The Principal Investigator conducts assessments at three time points:
Baseline (Week 0): Before starting the program.
Post-Intervention (Week 8): Immediately after the 8-week program.
Follow-up (Week 20): 3 months after the intervention ends.
Outcomes:
The study measures functional capacity (30-second Sit-to-Stand test), isometric strength (handgrip and shoulder), and self-reported health using the "Senior Working Life Questionnaire" (pain intensity, work ability, and vitality).
- Being tested
- Strength Active Pause, Mobility Active Pause
- Keywords
- Active Pauses, Workplace Exercise, Strength Training, Stretching, Occupational Health
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Occupational Diseases, Sedentary Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Strength Active PauseBehavioural
High-intensity interval training protocol using resistance exercises (elastic bands) performed at the workplace.
Mobility Active PauseBehavioural
Standard routine of articular mobility and static stretching exercises performed at the workplace.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Strength Training Program | Experimental | Participants perform a strength-based active pause program (5 minutes). It consists of 4 exercises using body weight and elastic bands targeting shoulder, back, and legs. 1 supervised session/week plus daily autonomous practice for 8 weeks Receives: Behavioral: Strength Active Pause |
| Active Comparator: Mobility and Stretching Program | Active comparator | Participants perform a traditional mobility and stretching active pause program (5 minutes). It consists of 12 low-intensity exercises mobilizing main joints. 1 supervised session/week plus daily autonomous practice for 8 weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Mobility Active Pause |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
Participants must stand up and sit down as many times as possible from a chair during a 30-second period to assess lower body functional strength.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20).
Secondary outcomes (4)
Handgrip Strength
Maximum force measured in kilograms using a manual dynamometer
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20)
Shoulder Abduction Strength
Maximum isometric strength measured with a dynamometer while performing shoulder abduction at 90 degrees
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20)
Senior Working Life Questionnaire
A 24-item questionnaire assessing seven areas: sociodemographics, life and work satisfaction, physical activity at work, health and work ability, and musculoskeletal pain. Scores range from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate a better outcome.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20)
Intervention Adherence
Number of active pause sessions completed by the participant, recorded daily in a tracking sheet
Measured: Throughout the 8-week intervention period
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2026
- Primary completion15 Jun 2026
- Study completion15 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)Studies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Quasi-experimental pre-post study with non-randomized intervention groups. Assignment is based on worker preference or work center logistics.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 207 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Iñigo Perez Garcia, PT, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07417527
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- M10_2025_322
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Jul 2026
- 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 9 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevention Program for Musculoskeletal Disorders Through Active Pauses for Workers in the Basque Country
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07417527
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- M10_2025_322
- Keywords
- Active Pauses, Workplace Exercise, Strength Training, Stretching, Occupational Health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 207 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Feb 2026 (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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if short exercise breaks at work can prevent muscle and joint pain in workers. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do strength exercises help workers move better and feel less pain?
Are strength exercises better than stretching exercises for worker health?
Researchers will compare a strength exercise program to a mobility (stretching) program to see which one works better to improve physical health and work ability.
Participants will:
Perform short exercise breaks (5 minutes) at their workplace every day for 8 weeks.
Attend one supervised session per week to learn the exercises.
Complete simple physical tests (like standing up from a chair) and answer surveys about their health at the start and end of the study.
Detailed description
This is a quasi-experimental study with parallel assignment. The study evaluates the effectiveness of active pauses (brief workplace exercise interventions) preventing musculoskeletal disorders. Recruitment and intervention are conducted in collaboration with "Recuperación Funcional Gurea S.Coop.Peq" at various companies in the Basque Country.
Group Allocation:
Participants are assigned to one of two groups based on their work center or worker preference to maximize participation and adherence in a real-world setting.
Interventions:
Both groups follow an 8-week program consisting of daily 5-minute sessions.
Experimental Arm (Strength): Participants perform high-intensity interval training based on resistance exercises. It involves 4 specific exercises targeting the shoulder, back, and legs using elastic bands or body weight. The intensity is monitored to reach a high level of effort.
Active Comparator Arm (Mobility): Participants perform a standard routine of 12 mobility and static stretching exercises. These are low-intensity movements designed to mobilize joints and relax muscles without inducing fatigue.
Assessments:
The Principal Investigator conducts assessments at three time points:
Baseline (Week 0): Before starting the program.
Post-Intervention (Week 8): Immediately after the 8-week program.
Follow-up (Week 20): 3 months after the intervention ends.
Outcomes:
The study measures functional capacity (30-second Sit-to-Stand test), isometric strength (handgrip and shoulder), and self-reported health using the "Senior Working Life Questionnaire" (pain intensity, work ability, and vitality).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Quasi-experimental pre-post study with non-randomized intervention groups. Assignment is based on worker preference or work center logistics.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Strength Training Program | Experimental | Behavioral: Strength Active PauseParticipants perform a strength-based active pause program (5 minutes). It consists of 4 exercises using body weight and elastic bands targeting shoulder, back, and legs. 1 supervised session/week plus daily autonomous practice for 8 weeks |
| Active Comparator: Mobility and Stretching Program | Active comparator | Behavioral: Mobility Active PauseParticipants perform a traditional mobility and stretching active pause program (5 minutes). It consists of 12 low-intensity exercises mobilizing main joints. 1 supervised session/week plus daily autonomous practice for 8 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Active workers.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Capability to perform vigorous physical exercise.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medical contraindications to physical exercise.
- Recent surgery.
- Pregnancy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Strength Active PauseHigh-intensity interval training protocol using resistance exercises (elastic bands) performed at the workplace. | Behavioural | Experimental: Strength Training Program |
| Mobility Active PauseStandard routine of articular mobility and static stretching exercises performed at the workplace. | Behavioural | Active Comparator: Mobility and Stretching Program |
Primary outcome
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20).
Participants must stand up and sit down as many times as possible from a chair during a 30-second period to assess lower body functional strength.
4 secondary outcomes
Handgrip Strength
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20)
Shoulder Abduction Strength
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20)
Senior Working Life Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20)
Intervention Adherence
Time frame: Throughout the 8-week intervention period
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 9 Jul 2026.
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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 Strength Active Pause and Mobility Active Pause in people with Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Occupational Diseases, run by University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) at 1 site in Spain.
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 3 inclusion and 3 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 9 Jul 2026. 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 Spain. 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?
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test (time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 8), and Follow-up (Week 20).). 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 9 Jul 2026.