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Team-based Ergonomics Educational Model for Workplace WELLNESS Improvement: A Pilot Study (TEEM WELLNESS)

Primary Purpose

MSDs, Muscle Pain

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
stretching exercises
Sponsored by
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for MSDs

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • HMC/COM staff (faculty, residents, fellows, APPs, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, schedulers, etc.)
  • At least 18 years old
  • Willing and able to participate in all study procedures
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Group 2 subjects must have access to a computer with internet or an iPhone or Android smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who do not meet all inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.

Sites / Locations

  • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Group 1: In-Person

Group 2: Video

Arm Description

During the initial 3 month control period, subjects are asked not to begin any new exercise or stretching program during this time. During the 3 month intervention period that follows, subjects will participate in in-person physical therapist-led instructional sessions three times per week. Each stretch will be performed twice, one on the left and one on the right. The therapist will describe what to do and briefly demonstrate each stretch. Stretches will be held for 45-60 seconds with therapist instructions and modification as needed based on subject technique.

During the initial 3 month control period, subjects are asked not to begin any new exercise or stretching program during this time. During the 3 month intervention period that follows, subjects will complete sessions three times per week, led by a physical therapist and viewed remotely via pre-recorded video using a smartphone application.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

SF-36
The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures.
CMDQ
The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ) is a questionnaire based on previous published research studies of musculoskeletal discomfort among office workers.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Modified Sit and Reach
The sit and reach test is a common measure of flexibility, and specifically measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles.
SF-36
The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures.
CMDQ
The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ) is a questionnaire based on previous published research studies of musculoskeletal discomfort among office workers.

Full Information

First Posted
February 4, 2019
Last Updated
December 20, 2019
Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03831737
Brief Title
Team-based Ergonomics Educational Model for Workplace WELLNESS Improvement: A Pilot Study
Acronym
TEEM WELLNESS
Official Title
Team-based Ergonomics Educational Model for Workplace WELLNESS Improvement: A Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 11, 2019 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 10, 2019 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 10, 2019 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This research is being done to explore the potential benefit of a physical therapist-guided stretching program on musculoskeletal pain and well-being.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
MSDs, Muscle Pain

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
36 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Group 1: In-Person
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
During the initial 3 month control period, subjects are asked not to begin any new exercise or stretching program during this time. During the 3 month intervention period that follows, subjects will participate in in-person physical therapist-led instructional sessions three times per week. Each stretch will be performed twice, one on the left and one on the right. The therapist will describe what to do and briefly demonstrate each stretch. Stretches will be held for 45-60 seconds with therapist instructions and modification as needed based on subject technique.
Arm Title
Group 2: Video
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
During the initial 3 month control period, subjects are asked not to begin any new exercise or stretching program during this time. During the 3 month intervention period that follows, subjects will complete sessions three times per week, led by a physical therapist and viewed remotely via pre-recorded video using a smartphone application.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
stretching exercises
Intervention Description
Head/neck stretches Head tilt side to side Cross-chest stretch Torso stretches Side stretch Mid-back stretch Lower limb Standing quadriceps stretch Standing hamstring stretch
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
SF-36
Description
The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures.
Time Frame
change from 3 month time point to 6 month time point
Title
CMDQ
Description
The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ) is a questionnaire based on previous published research studies of musculoskeletal discomfort among office workers.
Time Frame
change from 3 month time point to 6 month time point
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Modified Sit and Reach
Description
The sit and reach test is a common measure of flexibility, and specifically measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles.
Time Frame
baseline, 3 months, 6 months, change from 3 month time point to 6 month time point
Title
SF-36
Description
The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures.
Time Frame
baseline, 3 months
Title
CMDQ
Description
The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ) is a questionnaire based on previous published research studies of musculoskeletal discomfort among office workers.
Time Frame
baseline, 3 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
85 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: HMC/COM staff (faculty, residents, fellows, APPs, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, schedulers, etc.) At least 18 years old Willing and able to participate in all study procedures Willing and able to provide informed consent Group 2 subjects must have access to a computer with internet or an iPhone or Android smartphone Exclusion Criteria: Subjects who do not meet all inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Aiesha Ahmed, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Majid Dadgar-Kiani, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
City
Hershey
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
17033
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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