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Access to a Sit-stand Computer Workstation and Back Pain

Primary Purpose

Low Back Pain, Back Pain

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Sit-stand computer workstation
Sponsored by
Stanford University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Low Back Pain focused on measuring back pain, low back pain, sit-stand workstation, standing desk

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Back pain lasting ≥3 months and reported at a minimum of 4 out of 10 on the pain scale.
  • Sits >6 hours out of an 8-hour work day for work purposes
  • Able and willing to fill out a daily survey for the first week prior to randomization
  • Participants must be >18 years of age. There are no gender/race-ethnic restrictions.
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable to stand for at least 10 minutes.
  • Currently using a sit-stand desk

Sites / Locations

  • Stanford University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

No Intervention

Experimental

Arm Label

Control

Sit-stand computer workstation

Arm Description

Did not receive an intervention during the active portion of the study (i.e. 12 weeks). After the active portion of the study, this group was given a sit-stand computer workstation.

Given a sit-stand computer workstation to use at their place of work

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Back Pain
The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire is designed to assess self-rated physical disability caused by low back pain. The patient is asked to agree or disagree with 24 different statements related to their back pain. The end score is the sum of the agreed statements. The score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 24 (maximum disability).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in Pain in Other Body Parts
The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) allows patients to rate the severity of their pain and the degree to which their pain interferes with common dimensions of feeling and function. This data was not analyzed due to the focus of the project on lower back pain.

Full Information

First Posted
May 21, 2014
Last Updated
October 6, 2017
Sponsor
Stanford University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02146482
Brief Title
Access to a Sit-stand Computer Workstation and Back Pain
Official Title
Evaluating Change in Back Pain From Access to a Sit-stand Workstation
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2013 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2014 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Stanford University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the changes in back pain from access to a sit-stand workstation. Other muscle and joint pain and/or discomfort will also be evaluated. We hypothesize that access to a sit-stand workstation will allow one to experience postural variation and reduce back pain.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Low Back Pain, Back Pain
Keywords
back pain, low back pain, sit-stand workstation, standing desk

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
57 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Control
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Did not receive an intervention during the active portion of the study (i.e. 12 weeks). After the active portion of the study, this group was given a sit-stand computer workstation.
Arm Title
Sit-stand computer workstation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Given a sit-stand computer workstation to use at their place of work
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Sit-stand computer workstation
Other Intervention Name(s)
Standing desk, WorkFit
Intervention Description
A sit-stand computer workstation allows one to sit or stand throughout the day while maintaining continued use of one's computer.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Back Pain
Description
The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire is designed to assess self-rated physical disability caused by low back pain. The patient is asked to agree or disagree with 24 different statements related to their back pain. The end score is the sum of the agreed statements. The score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 24 (maximum disability).
Time Frame
Baseline (Week 1) and Follow-Up (Week 18)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Pain in Other Body Parts
Description
The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) allows patients to rate the severity of their pain and the degree to which their pain interferes with common dimensions of feeling and function. This data was not analyzed due to the focus of the project on lower back pain.
Time Frame
At the conclusion of each work day for 12 weeks and 8 weeks later

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Back pain lasting ≥3 months and reported at a minimum of 4 out of 10 on the pain scale. Sits >6 hours out of an 8-hour work day for work purposes Able and willing to fill out a daily survey for the first week prior to randomization Participants must be >18 years of age. There are no gender/race-ethnic restrictions. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Unable to stand for at least 10 minutes. Currently using a sit-stand desk
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kathleen C Horst, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Stanford University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Stanford University
City
Stanford
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94305
Country
United States

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