NCT03733366

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to test the suitability of different types of desk surfaces. The investigators will test 10 different surfaces (oak-ruff, oak-varnished, oak-oiled, spruce-ruff, spruce-varnished, spruce-oiled, particleboard laminate, particleboard veneer, corian and glass). Firstly, the investigators will perform tests to assess physical characteristics of the materials (thermal conductivity, hardness, roughness, skid measures). Secondly, the investigators will measure the participants' forearm skin temperature after 20-minutes of using each desk surface. During those 20 minutes the participants will solve an attention test.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 29, 2018

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 5, 2018

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 7, 2018

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 28, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 30, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

October 4, 2019

Status Verified

November 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

October 29, 2018

Last Update Submit

October 1, 2019

Conditions

Office Desk Ergonomics

Keywords

desk surfacethermal comfortergonomicsattention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change of the skin temperature measured on forearm

    Skin temperature in the forearm will be measured with Infrared thermal camera. Thermal camera is suitable for the measurements since it is a reliable tool for measuring skin temperature. The temperature is presented in Celsius degrees. Moreover, thermal camera provides a thermal picture indicating temperature distribution in the space.

    at the beginning and after 20 minutes of using desk surface

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Attention test

    180 seconds

  • Adjusted Mood and feelings questionnaire

    180 seconds

Interventions

Desk surfaceOTHER

The participants will test all 10 desk surfaces and will be randomly allocated to one of the desks each time.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • aged between 18 and 35

You may not qualify if:

  • pregnancy
  • pain presence in any musculoskeletal part \> 3 on 10-level scale

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Izola, 6310, Slovenia

Location

Study Officials

  • Nejc Sarabon, PhD

    Faculty of health sciences, University of Primorska

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 29, 2018

First Posted

November 7, 2018

Study Start

November 5, 2018

Primary Completion

February 28, 2019

Study Completion

April 30, 2019

Last Updated

October 4, 2019

Record last verified: 2018-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

SL(1)