Work-related stress and psychosomatic medicine.
Mutsuhiro Nakao
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20504368Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 19Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID06488547
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Stress Management in Employees: A Randomized Study Evaluating Stress Biomarkers and Self-Reported Health
Led by University of Thessaly · Updated on 2024-07-05
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Thessaly
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Athens
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the relationship between work-related stress and musculoskeletal health in employees through a randomized interventional study. The study aims to determine if stress management techniques can improve self-reported musculoskeletal problems and medically unexplained symptoms, while also assessing stress biomarkers such as saliva cortisol, heart rate variability, and electromyography. Secondary outcomes include quality of life and work absence due to musculoskeletal issues. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will undergo a six-week stress management program involving training in diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation along with biofeedback. This group will also receive information about stress, musculoskeletal health, psychosocial work factors, lifestyle habits, and ergonomic guidance. The control group will receive only ergonomic advice applicable in the workplace. Assessments occur at week 1 and week 8. During the study, participants will complete self-report questionnaires and provide biological samples for stress marker analysis. Researchers will monitor heart rate variability, saliva cortisol, and musculoskeletal symptoms over eight weeks. Quality of life will also be measured using the SF-36 questionnaire. The total participation includes baseline and follow-up assessments to evaluate the impact of the intervention on stress and musculoskeletal health.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Stress and Musculoskeletal Health in Employees
Who Can Participate
Age: 19Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ability to read and write Greek
- Consent to provide medical history
- Consent to be measured with electronic devices
You will not qualify if you...
- Employees close to retirement (within 2 years) or with factors preventing completion (e.g., travel, transfer)
- Pregnancy
- Presence of pacemaker or history of seizures
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal injury
- Diagnosed diseases such as osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases, stroke, myocardial infarction, cancer, psychiatric disorders, or disability
- Use of cortisone or anti-inflammatory treatments within 3 months before the study
- Use of drugs or substances
- Participation in other interventional programs related to musculoskeletal rehabilitation, physical therapy, stress management, or health promotion within the study period
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants in the stress management group attend an eight-week program including diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and biofeedback training. They receive information on stress, musculoskeletal health, psychosocial work factors, and lifestyle modifications. The control group receives ergonomic practice information only.
2 visits (Week 1 and Week 8) for self-report questionnaires and stress biomarker measurements
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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University of Thessaly
Larissa, Biopolis- Larissa, Greece, 41500
Actively Recruiting
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The Endocrine Unit of the University of Athens
Athens, Greece, 11528
Actively Recruiting
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Research Team
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Eleni Zigkiri, PhD (c)
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Markos Sgantzos, Professor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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