Intelligent Physical Exercise Training (IPET) in the Offshore Wind Industry: A Feasibility Study

NCT04995718 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: S-20182000-161
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

A study to assess the feasibility of a 12-week exercise intervention aiming at improving the physical capacity and health of wind technicians. it was hypothesized that the intervention would be well-accepted by workers and show high compliance and clinically relevant increases in physical capacities among wind technicians.

Conditions

Physical Capacity

Keywords

Physical Capacity; Feasibility; Workplace exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Compliance

  The appointed supervisors tracked compliance during the first 8 weeks of the exercise intervention (192 possible sessions) on behalf of all participants. Compliance was recorded if a WT attended the planned (and facilitated) session and is reported in percentage of possible sessions. During the last four weeks (self-administered exercise), participants were asked to report attendance in a similar way by phone to the supervisor or health and safety representative or by filling out a record located at the onshore facility. Missing reportings were interpreted as non-compliance.

  From T2 to T3 (three months)

• Acceptability

  Acceptability with the on-site part of the intervention was evaluated after the first 8 weeks using a survey customised to the intervention and to the specific target group. Questions concerned overall acceptability and satisfaction with workplace exercise programmes in general and the specific content of this intervention. Responses were reported on a 5-point Likert scale (from "Strongly disagree" to Strongly agree")

  One time after 8 weeks (between T2 and T3)

• Adherence

  The appointed supervisors tracked adherence during the first 8 weeks of the exercise intervention (192 possible sessions) on behalf of all participants. Adherence was reached and reported if the WT completed the exercise programme as prescribed, meaning that they did not deviate from the structure of the individual exercise programme (exercise selection (or approved alternative exercises), volume and intensity). Adherence is reported in percentage of possible sessions. During the last four weeks (self-administered exercise), participants were asked to report attendance in a similar way by phone to the supervisor or health and safety representative or by filling out a record located at the onshore facility. Missing reportings were interpreted as non-adherence.

  From T2 to T3 (three months)

• Adverse events

  Supervisors were asked to record mild (e.g. soreness beyond expected levels) and serious adverse events (safety related incidents, e.g. dropped objects and sprains/strains associated with conducting the exercises) related to the training sessions. Adverse events were reported in absolute numbers.

  From T2 to T3 (three months)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Cardiovascular capacity

  Nine months (changes between T1, T2 and T3)

• Muscle strength

  Nine months (changes between T1, T2 and T3)

• Musculoskeletal disorders

  Nine months (changes between T1, T2 and T3)

• Work ability

  Nine months (changes between T1, T2 and T3)

• Physical fitness capacities

  Nine months (changes between T1, T2 and T3)

Study Arms (1)

IPET: Intelligent physical exercise training during working hours

EXPERIMENTAL

Workplace physical exercise

Other: Intelligent Physical Exercise Training (IPET)

Interventions

Intelligent Physical Exercise Training (IPET) OTHER

Wind technicians performed 1-hour weekly individualized physical exercise training during working hours. The specific content of the exercise program was based on the specific job exposure profile, the physical capacity profile and the physical health profile of the employee.

IPET: Intelligent physical exercise training during working hours

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Wind technician Valid fitness and medical certificate Adult \>18 years

You may not qualify if:

• Hypertensive with blood pressure above 165 mmHg systolic and 105 mmHg diastolic.
• Severe pain would exclude technicians from strength measurements

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Southern Denmark: lead
• Ørsted A/S: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Physical Activity and Health at Work, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics

Odense, 5230, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Oestergaard AS, Sandal LF, Smidt TF, Sogaard K. Intelligent Physical Exercise Training (IPET) in the offshore wind industry: a feasibility study with an adjusted conceptual model. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2022 Jul 23;8(1):152. doi: 10.1186/s40814-022-01106-z.

  PMID: 35870979 DERIVED

Study Officials

• Karen Søgaard, PhD

  University of Southern Denmark

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 15, 2021
• First Posted: August 9, 2021
• Study Start: February 25, 2020
• Primary Completion: November 5, 2020
• Study Completion: November 5, 2020
• Last Updated: August 9, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

DK (1)