NCT03855839

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effect of a posture shirt on posture during functional tasks such as office work.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 26, 2018

Completed
12 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 8, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 8, 2018

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 13, 2019

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 27, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

March 5, 2019

Status Verified

February 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

12 days

First QC Date

February 13, 2019

Last Update Submit

March 4, 2019

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

PostureMuscle activityPosture corrective shirts

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Posture

    Posture will be determined by measuring head and shoulder angles during a functional task

    Within session (2hr)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Experienced pain

    Within session (2hr)

  • Concentration during task

    Within session (2hr)

  • Consciousness of posture during task

    Within session (2hr)

Study Arms (1)

Healthy participants

Participants will be ask to perform a repetitive upper limb task while posture is being monitored.This will be done while wearing a posture shirt, compression shirt or no shirt.

Device: Posture shirtDevice: Compression shirt

Interventions

Posture shirtDEVICE

Posture shirts are designed, and marketed to the general public and health service providers to improve posture and consequently alter muscle activity, reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort.

Healthy participants
Compression shirtDEVICE

Compression shirts are designed for recreational sport activities and can be bought in any local sports store

Healthy participants

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexmale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsMale participants
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Healthy male participants

You may qualify if:

  • Pain free healthy participants

You may not qualify if:

  • Pain from the back, neck or shoulder area during the past 3 months
  • Any discomfort in relation to computer use
  • Lack of ability to cooperate

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark

Aalborg, 9220, Denmark

Location

Study Officials

  • Steffan W Christensen, PhD

    Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 13, 2019

First Posted

February 27, 2019

Study Start

April 26, 2018

Primary Completion

May 8, 2018

Study Completion

May 8, 2018

Last Updated

March 5, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-02

Locations

DK(1)