Prevalence of Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders in the French Paragliding Pilots Population

NCT05777096 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023-A00131-44
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2,475
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The main objective is to determine the prevalence of non-traumatic pathologies in the paragliding population using the Nordic type questionnaire. The paragliding pilots population frequently evoque pathologies, discomfort, or pain in the course of their practice. Said pain and discomfort, though unerelated any form of accident, seem to have an impact on the pilots' flying and their participation in daily life. However, no epidemiological data are available in the literature. Investigators hypothesize the existence of non-traumatic disorders and it seems interesting to quantify the extent of the phenomenon. The results of this study might encourage the proposition of preventive measures in order to minimize a potential risk factor for paragliding accidents, and participation restrictions.

Conditions

Prevalence; Musculoskeletal Disorders

Keywords

paragliding; musculoskeletal Diseases; non-traumatic pathology; Standardised Nordic Questionnaire; overuse injury

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prevalence of non-traumatic pathologies in the paragliding pilot population

  The prevalence will be calculated using the IRSST's Standardised Nordic Questionnaire. Prevalence = (FS4+FS6=yes and FS2=no ) on total number of respondents. This prevalence will be calculated on the Population Health, with the FS4 and FS6 items. And to be more specific about atraumatic pathologies, it is necessary to have answered "no" to the FS2 item. This corresponds to having felt pain in the body region indicated, at least once during the last 12 months, as well as a restriction of participation following this pain, but without having undergone trauma in the area concerned.

  Cross sectional study. Each participant is evaluated for 15 minutes (estimated time of completion of the questionnaire)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Correlations between prevalence, a body area, restriction of participation in paragliding and individual characteristics of participants

  Cross sectional study. Each participant is evaluated for 15 minutes (estimated time of completion of the questionnaire)

• Paragliders' beliefs about the origin of their pain.

  Cross sectional study. Each participant is evaluated for 15 minutes (estimated time of completion of the questionnaire)

• Prevalence of injuries sustained during a paragliding accident

  Cross sectional study. Each participant is evaluated for 15 minutes (estimated time of completion of the questionnaire)

Study Arms (1)

registered

Paragliding pilots over the age of 18. Registered at the "Fédération Française de Vol Libre" (FFVL) in the year 2022 and/or 2023 Paragliding in the year 2022 and/or 2023

Diagnostic Test: Standardised Nordic questionnaires

Interventions

Standardised Nordic questionnaires DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

participants will complete the SNQ online. Estimated time of participation per person: 15 minutes to fill in the questionnaires

registered

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

26000 people will be surveyed via the internet link. In 2021, according to the federal statistics of the FFVL accessible on the intranet of the FFVL, the number of practicing paraglider with a license was about 26000.

You may qualify if:

• over 18 years old
• Registered with the FFVL for the year 2022 and/or 2023
• Paragliding in the year 2022 and/or 2023

You may not qualify if:

• Adults not able to express their consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital, Grenoble: lead

Study Sites (1)

Grenoble Alpes University - Faculty of Medecine - Departement of Physiotherapy

Saint-Martin-d'Hères, 38400, France

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Kuorinka I, Jonsson B, Kilbom A, Vinterberg H, Biering-Sorensen F, Andersson G, Jorgensen K. Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Appl Ergon. 1987 Sep;18(3):233-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-6870(87)90010-x.

  PMID: 15676628 BACKGROUND

• desLibris, L'enquête québécoise sur la santé de la population 2008, Canadian Electronic Library. Canada. Retrieved from https://canadacommons.ca/artifacts/1238967/lenquete-quebecoise-sur-la-sante-de-la-population-2008/1792039/ on 05 Mar 2023. CID: 20.500.12592/rvf74g.

  BACKGROUND

• Alexis Descatha, Yves Roquelaure, Agnès Aublet-Cuvelier, Catherine Ha, Annie Touranchet, et al.. Validité du questionnaire de type "Nordique" dans la surveillance des pathologies d'hypersollicitation du membre supérieur. Documents pour le Médecin du Travail, 2007, pp.509-517. ffinserm-00232629

  BACKGROUND

Related Links

• questionnaire on musculoskeletal health of workers
• Sample size for a prevalence survey, with finite population correction

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases; Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sprains and Strains; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Thomas LATHIERE

  Département de kinésithérapie, 175 avenue centrale 38400 Saint Martin d'Hères

  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: March 7, 2023
• First Posted: March 21, 2023
• Study Start: March 12, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 4, 2023
• Study Completion: August 4, 2023
• Last Updated: March 7, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

FR (1)