Workstation Ergonomics Program at Al-Baha University

NCT07382466 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 46120176/2025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study evaluates a workstation ergonomics program at Al-Baha University aimed at reducing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among university employees who use computers regularly. The program includes an ergonomics self-assessment of the workstation, individualized guidance on proper workstation setup and posture, and practical recommendations to improve daily work habits. Participants will be followed for approximately four weeks, and changes in musculoskeletal symptoms and related outcomes will be assessed before and after the program, compared with a usual-practice control group.

Conditions

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire [NMQ])

  Change from baseline in musculoskeletal symptom burden measured using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). The outcome will be calculated as the number of body regions with self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms (Yes/No) during the last 12 months, summed across assessed regions (range: 0 to 8, where 0 = no symptoms in any region and 8 = symptoms in all regions). Higher values indicate worse musculoskeletal symptoms. Outcomes will be compared between the intervention and control arms.

  Baseline and 4 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in workstation ergonomics score (Computer Workstation Ergonomics: Self-Assessment Checklist)

  Baseline and 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Ergonomics Program (Intervention)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive an office-workstation ergonomics program including a self-assessment checklist-based evaluation and tailored recommendations for workstation adjustment and safe working posture, along with brief educational guidance and periodic follow-up reminders during the study period.

Behavioral: Workstation Ergonomics Program

Usual Practice (Control)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will continue their usual workstation practices during the study period and will not receive the ergonomics recommendations/education until after completion of follow-up assessment.

Behavioral: Usual Practice (Control)

Interventions

Workstation Ergonomics Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the intervention arm will complete an online computer workstation self-assessment checklist. Based on their responses, they will receive individualized workstation ergonomics guidance and educational materials covering optimal sitting posture and workstation setup (chair/desk height, monitor position, keyboard/mouse placement, and lighting), as well as recommendations for regular micro-breaks and simple stretching. Guidance will be delivered electronically after baseline assessment, and participants will be encouraged to implement the recommendations throughout the follow-up period (4 weeks) with reinforcement reminders.

Also known as: Ergonomics Education and Workstation Self-Assessment

Ergonomics Program (Intervention)

Usual Practice (Control) BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the control arm will receive no ergonomics training, individualized recommendations, or educational materials during the study period and will continue their usual computer workstation practices. After completion of follow-up assessments, the control group will be offered the same ergonomics educational materials and general workstation guidance provided to the intervention arm.

Usual Practice (Control)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18-55 years.
• Affiliated with Al-Baha University (staff, or faculty) and regularly use a computer workstation (≥3 hours/day or ≥15 hours/week).
• Able to read and complete the online questionnaire and provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Current severe musculoskeletal disorder or recent major injury/surgery that markedly limits daily activities or requires ongoing medical treatment.
• Diagnosed neurological or rheumatologic condition affecting the musculoskeletal system (e.g., severe radiculopathy, inflammatory arthritis).
• Pregnancy (if you prefer to exclude it).
• Participation in another ergonomics intervention program during the study period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Al-Baha University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Open-label; no masking was implemented.
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor، Dean, College of Nursing، Consultant Physiotherapist

Model Details: Two-arm parallel-group study (intervention vs control) with pre-post assessments.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 27, 2026
• First Posted: February 2, 2026
• Study Start: February 10, 2026
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2026
• Study Completion: April 10, 2026
• Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share