Chronic Adaptations to Spinal Flexion Exposure

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-08-05

Study Completion Date

2023-11-15

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

An experimental study, which will aim to compare changes of trunk mechanical properties and neuromuscular control following spinal flexion exposure in crane operators and control subjects.

Related Clinical Trials

Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.

Unloading Maneuvers During Spinal Flexion Exposure

NCT07116720

Occupational Exposure

RECRUITING NA

Effects of a 60-min Repeated Trunk Flexion Protocol on Trunk Neuromuscular Properties.

NCT05511896

Occupational Exposure

COMPLETED NA

Physiotherapy for Non-specific Neck Pain in Working Age Persons

NCT06200064

Neck Pain Non-specific Neck Pain

COMPLETED NA

Clinical Outcomes, Viscoelastic Properties and Central Pain Mechanisms After Eccentric Training in Neck/Shoulder Pain

NCT03474705

Neck Pain Work-related Injury Shoulder Pain

COMPLETED NA

Predictive Model of Recovery in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain Undergoing Manual Therapy and Exercise

NCT03562338

Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain

UNKNOWN NA

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

Our experimental study will include 40 participants, more specifically 15 crane operators and 15 control subjects. All participants will complete a 60-min protocol of intermittent trunk flexion. Measurements of trunk mechanical properties and neuromuscular control will be performed prior to and following the 60-min protocol.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Occupational Exposure

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Cross-sectional study

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Crane operators

Individuals employed as crane operators in Port of Koper.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Repeated trunk flexion

Intervention Type OTHER

A 60-min intermittent trunk flexion protocol. Participants will sit on a standard height sit, with their knees bent at approximately 90° with their hands crossed on their chest. They will perform 40 sets of 60 s of maintaining a flexed position, interspersed with 30 s of rest. Participants will achieve the flexed position by tilting the pelvis posteriorly and leaning forward. During rest, participants will sit up straight without leaning on the support.

Control subjects

Individuals who spend more than half of their occupation time standing.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Repeated trunk flexion

Intervention Type OTHER

A 60-min intermittent trunk flexion protocol. Participants will sit on a standard height sit, with their knees bent at approximately 90° with their hands crossed on their chest. They will perform 40 sets of 60 s of maintaining a flexed position, interspersed with 30 s of rest. Participants will achieve the flexed position by tilting the pelvis posteriorly and leaning forward. During rest, participants will sit up straight without leaning on the support.

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

Repeated trunk flexion

A 60-min intermittent trunk flexion protocol. Participants will sit on a standard height sit, with their knees bent at approximately 90° with their hands crossed on their chest. They will perform 40 sets of 60 s of maintaining a flexed position, interspersed with 30 s of rest. Participants will achieve the flexed position by tilting the pelvis posteriorly and leaning forward. During rest, participants will sit up straight without leaning on the support.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

* Crane operators: employed as crane operators for more than 3 years
* Occupational workers with a predominantly non static job (e.g. combination of sitting and standing)

Exclusion Criteria

* History of chronic low back pain
* Episode of acute low back pain
* Hip injury in the past six months
* Previous spine, pelvis or hip surgery
* Hypermobility, diagnosed with the Beighton score
* High intensity resistance training (\> 75 % of 1 repetition maximum) more than two times a week
* Control group: sporting or recreational activities, that include repetitive spinal flexion or maintenance of a flexed posture (for example cycling or rowing).

Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes