Effect of Kettlebell Training on Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Health
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Neck/shoulder and back pain is quite common among employees in sedentary occupations. Furthermore, many have a low level of fitness. Strength training with dumbbells has been shown to alleviate neck/shoulder pain, but many people prefer to also have alternative training options. Empirically, kettlebell training works the neck/shoulder/back while at the same time training the cardiovascular system. This type of training has not previously been tested in a randomized controlled trial. The aim of this study is to test the effect of kettlebell training on musculoskeletal pain, fitness, and muscle strength.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2010
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 24, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 25, 2010
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 1, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2010
CompletedDecember 14, 2010
December 1, 2010
2 months
February 24, 2010
December 12, 2010
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Pain in the neck/shoulder and back
before and after the 8-week intervention
Muscle strength
before and after the 8-week intervention
Fitness (VO2-max)
before and after the 8-week intervention
Study Arms (2)
Ketllebell group
EXPERIMENTALBasic ketllebell training 3 x 20 min a week for 8 weeks
Control group
SHAM COMPARATORControl group. Receives a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active.
Interventions
Receives a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- employed
- office workers
You may not qualify if:
- trauma
- life threatening diseases
- pregnancy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Novo Nordisk
Copenhagen, Denmark
Related Publications (1)
Jay K, Frisch D, Hansen K, Zebis MK, Andersen CH, Mortensen OS, Andersen LL. Kettlebell training for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health: a randomized controlled trial. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2011 May;37(3):196-203. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3136. Epub 2010 Nov 25.
PMID: 21107513RESULT
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Lars L Andersen, PhD
National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- FACTORIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 24, 2010
First Posted
February 25, 2010
Study Start
March 1, 2010
Primary Completion
May 1, 2010
Study Completion
June 1, 2010
Last Updated
December 14, 2010
Record last verified: 2010-12