Neck Pain in Office Workers

Официальное название

Effect Of Short Neck-Stretching Exercise Breaks On Neck Pain And Related Factors In Office Workers

Обзор

The aim of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of short exercise breaks (2, 5, and 7 minutes) on chronic non-specific neck pain in office workers. It is a 12-week randomized controlled trial assessing pain, disability, and multiple functional and occupational outcomes. We aim to determine the most effective exercise duration for reducing neck pain and improving quality of life, productivity, and job satisfaction.

Подробное описание

This study investigates the effectiveness of brief exercise breaks of different durations (2, 5, and 7 minutes) in managing chronic non-specific neck pain among office workers. Neck pain is highly prevalent in individuals exposed to prolonged computer use and static postures, and it is associated with reduced quality of life, decreased work productivity, and increased occupational strain. Although exercise-based interventions are recommended, adherence to traditional home programs remains low, highlighting the need for simple and time-efficient strategies.

The study was designed as a 12-week, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Participants with chronic non-specific neck pain and are randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups (2-, 5-, or 7-minute exercise programs) or a control group. We plan to enroll at least 120 participants.

Вмешательства

• Другое 2 min Neck exercises
  Participants are required to perform the exercises during working hours, once every hour throughout the workday.
• Другое 5 min Neck exercise
  Participants in this group are required to perform the 5 min duration exercises during working hours, once every hour throughout the workday.
• Другое 7 min Neck ecercise
  Participants in this group are required to perform the 7 minn duration exercises during working hours, once every hour throughout the workday.

Первичные конечные точки

• Neck pain [Срок оценки: pre and post intervention (12 week)]
• Neck Disability Index [Срок оценки: Pre-post intervention (12 week)]
• Postural stability [Срок оценки: Pre-post intervention (12 week)]
• Bilateral Coordination [Срок оценки: Pre-post (12 wek)]
• Manual dexterity performance (Purdue Pegboard Test) [Срок оценки: Pre-post (12 week)]
• Miotonometry [Срок оценки: Pre-post (12 week)]

Вторичные конечные точки (6)

• Age [Срок оценки: Once- pre intervention]
• Body Composition [Срок оценки: Pre-post (12 week)]
• Sleep Quality (Numeric Scale) [Срок оценки: pre-post (12 week)]
• Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire [Срок оценки: Pre-post (12 week)]
• Hand Grip Strength [Срок оценки: Pre-post (12 week)]
• Short Form-36 Health Surve [Срок оценки: Pr-post (12 week)]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Office workers engaged in sedentary work for at least 6 hours per day.

Критерии исключения

• individuals with a specific neck diagnosis or acute neck pain.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Нет

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Тройное слепое

Основная цель

Профилактика

Центры проведения

Литва · 1 центр

• Department of health promotion and rehabilitation — Kaunas

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07562737 · Lithuanian Sports University32

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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