NCT04783454 Preventing Neck & Back Pain in Teleworking Office Workers: a Randomized Controlled Trial
| NCT ID | NCT04783454 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Ghent |
| Condition | Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 600 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-11-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-11-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 600 participants in total. It began in 2020-11-12 with a primary completion date of 2028-11-30.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a general training program and educational session to prevent neck and/or low back pain in desktop workers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria * age between 18-69 years * perform regular desktop work (at least 20 hours/week) * perform desktop work for at least 1 year (employee or student) Exclusion Criteria: * documented structural neck- and/or back pathology (confirmed by medical imaging) * known shoulder or vestibular pathology * whiplash-associated disorders * history of surgery in the neck, shoulder, hip, and/or back area * (history of) chronic pain condition * serious headache * serious cardiovascular/metabolic/systemic/neurological conditions * chronic fatigue syndrome * fibromyalgia * psychiatric conditions or history of serious depression * serious catastrophizing thoughts * pregnancy or delivery in the past year
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04783454 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 69 Years, studying Neck Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04783454 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04783454 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact University Ghent to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT04783454 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ghent, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04783454 clinical trial?
NCT04783454 is sponsored by University Ghent. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.