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Home Based Exercises With and Without Posture and Ergonomics Training Among Students During COVID-19

Primary Purpose

Musculoskeletal Pain

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training
Home based exercises
Sponsored by
Riphah International University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Musculoskeletal Pain focused on measuring Musculoskeletal Pain, posture, ergonomic, exercise, Covid-19

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 35 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Participant's using gadget like computer, mobile or laptop for online education during quarantine.
  2. Participant's having musculoskeletal pain during COVID-19 quarantine.
  3. Prolonged sitting and low physical activity during quarantine.
  4. Prolonged exposure of screen more than 6 hours per day due online classes during the quarantine.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Participant's having musculoskeletal pain before the quarantine.
  2. Participant's doing any type of physical activity during quarantine.
  3. Participant's taking online classes or any online educational program before quarantine.
  4. Participant's with known congenital, inflammatory and infectious conditions of spine.
  5. Participant's following any ergonomic recommendations or any postural awareness during and after quarantine.

Sites / Locations

  • Riphah International University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training

Home based exercises

Arm Description

Home based exercises which consist of stretching, strengthening exercises along with postural and ergonomic training will be given to participants for a period of one month by a physiotherapist for 60 minutes via distance education

Home based exercises which consist of stretching and strengthening exercises will be given to participants for a period of one month by a physiotherapist for 60 minutes via distance education.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Visual analogue scale (VAS).
This pain VAS is unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. The most simple VAS is a straight horizontal line of fixed length, usually 100 mm. The ends and orientated from the left (worst) to the right (best).
Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal (NMQ-E).
This is a subjective instrument that is widely used in clinical settings for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is applied to determine the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. The NMQ-E interrogates ache, pain or discomfort experienced in the nine body parts (neck, shoulders, back, elbows, wrists/hands, waist, hips/thighs, knees, ankles/feets)
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF).
This is a subjective instrument used for assesses physical activities in the last 7 days by 7 questions. It provides information on the time spent on sitting, walking, moderate activities and intense activities.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
June 14, 2021
Last Updated
September 17, 2021
Sponsor
Riphah International University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04935502
Brief Title
Home Based Exercises With and Without Posture and Ergonomics Training Among Students During COVID-19
Official Title
Effects of Home Based Exercises With and Without Posture and Ergonomics Training on Pain and Physical Activity Level Among Students With Musculoskeletal Pain Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 15, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 30, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 30, 2021 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Riphah International University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of exercises with and without postural and ergonomic training among the students returning to university after quarantine due to COVID-19.
Detailed Description
Postural awareness and ergonomic trainings are approaches that can help to relive pain among patients with Musculoskeletal complaints. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of posture and ergonomics training for students receiving distance education during the Covid-19 pandemic on musculoskeletal pain and physical activity level

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Musculoskeletal Pain
Keywords
Musculoskeletal Pain, posture, ergonomic, exercise, Covid-19

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Masking Description
The study would be single blinded as accessor of the study would be kept blind of the treatment group to which patient would be allocated.After the complete initial screening process, every recruited patient will be accessed by an independent assessor, expert will use outcome measuring tools. his will be recorded as baseline measurement assessment
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
216 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Home based exercises which consist of stretching, strengthening exercises along with postural and ergonomic training will be given to participants for a period of one month by a physiotherapist for 60 minutes via distance education
Arm Title
Home based exercises
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Home based exercises which consist of stretching and strengthening exercises will be given to participants for a period of one month by a physiotherapist for 60 minutes via distance education.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training
Other Intervention Name(s)
Rehabilitation following home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training
Intervention Description
Group A will be treated with stretching and strenghtening exercises for 40 minutes along with postural and ergonomic training for 15 minutes session 3 days/week for 4 week.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Home based exercises
Other Intervention Name(s)
Rehabilitation following home based exercises training
Intervention Description
Group B will be given stretching and strengthening exercises for 40 minutes, every alternate day (3 days per week) for 4 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Visual analogue scale (VAS).
Description
This pain VAS is unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. The most simple VAS is a straight horizontal line of fixed length, usually 100 mm. The ends and orientated from the left (worst) to the right (best).
Time Frame
4 Weeks
Title
Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal (NMQ-E).
Description
This is a subjective instrument that is widely used in clinical settings for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is applied to determine the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. The NMQ-E interrogates ache, pain or discomfort experienced in the nine body parts (neck, shoulders, back, elbows, wrists/hands, waist, hips/thighs, knees, ankles/feets)
Time Frame
4 Weeks
Title
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF).
Description
This is a subjective instrument used for assesses physical activities in the last 7 days by 7 questions. It provides information on the time spent on sitting, walking, moderate activities and intense activities.
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participant's using gadget like computer, mobile or laptop for online education during quarantine. Participant's having musculoskeletal pain during COVID-19 quarantine. Prolonged sitting and low physical activity during quarantine. Prolonged exposure of screen more than 6 hours per day due online classes during the quarantine. Exclusion Criteria: Participant's having musculoskeletal pain before the quarantine. Participant's doing any type of physical activity during quarantine. Participant's taking online classes or any online educational program before quarantine. Participant's with known congenital, inflammatory and infectious conditions of spine. Participant's following any ergonomic recommendations or any postural awareness during and after quarantine.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Muhammad Kashif
Organizational Affiliation
Riphah International University
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Riphah International University
City
Faisalabad
State/Province
Punjab
ZIP/Postal Code
3800
Country
Pakistan

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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