NCT04413760

Brief Summary

Survey will enquire the physical and psychological conditions in primary school teachers in Upper Austria. All primary teachers of the 553 Upper Austrian elementary schools (approximately 5105 persons) will be interviewed between November 2018 and April 2019. The main outcomes will be Musculoskeletal pains in nine body regions, the physical activity and the psychological stress with the "Work-related Behaviour and Experience Patterns" and big five personality traits.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
891

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2018

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 13, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2019

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 28, 2020

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 4, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

June 9, 2020

Status Verified

June 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

May 28, 2020

Last Update Submit

June 5, 2020

Conditions

Work-Related Musculoskeletal DisordersWork-Related Stress Disorders

Keywords

Musculoskeletal PainPsychological StressPrimary School teachers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Level of physical activity

    The physical activity (PA) of the participants was assessed through the German version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire -Short Form (IPAQ-SF), which includes 6 questions searching the frequency (days per week) and duration (hours) of walking, as well as the intensity of physical activity in the last seven days. The IPAQ calculates the metabolic equivalent (MET) score by asking participants the days and minutes exercised in three categories of intensity (vigorous, moderate, and walking) during the previous one week. The following formula is used to calculate the MET: MET = 8 (vigorous activity)\*(minutes) + 4 (moderate activity)\*(minutes) +3.3 (walking activity)\*(minutes).

    at one point (baseline)

  • Measure stress-related work behaviour

    Work-related Behaviour and Experience Patterns ("Arbeitsbezogenes Verhaltens- und Erlebensmuster" - AVEM) short test using a five-point answer scale to measure the three Dimensions Engagement, Resilience and Emotions. The 5-point Likert scales ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The points if the three Dimensions are assigned to the 2 patterns G ("Health") and S ("Unambitious") or the risk pattern A ("Overexertion") and B ("Burnout"). The higher percentage distribution on the patterns G and S is better, more points for the risk patterns A and B shows a poorer mental health.

    at one point (baseline)

  • Prevalence of pain in nine region of the body with the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ)

    The Questionnaire evaluating the prevalence of pain (dichotomous scale, "yes" or "no") in the neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, lower back, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees and ankles/feet at the last week and at the last 12 months. The prevalence can reach from 0% (no participant answered "yes") to 100% (all participants answered "yes").

    at one point (baseline)

  • Intensity of pain in nine region of the body with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

    Subjects will report their pain intensity in the neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, lower back, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees and ankles/feet at the last week and at the last 12 months by means of VAS. The VAS used for this study ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (heavy pain) points.

    at one point (baseline)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Big Five personality traits

    at one point (baseline)

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Primary schoolteachers of all gender, between 21 and 65 year of age, working active at elementary schools in Upper Austria

You may qualify if:

  • All primary schoolteachers in active service at elementary schools in Upper Austria will be included

You may not qualify if:

  • on maternity leave
  • ill-health retirement

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria

Linz, Upper Austria, 4020, Austria

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal PainStress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Peter Hoppe, MHPE

    University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 28, 2020

First Posted

June 4, 2020

Study Start

November 13, 2018

Primary Completion

February 1, 2019

Study Completion

April 1, 2019

Last Updated

June 9, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-06

Locations

AU(1)