Stress and Musculoskeletal Health in Employees

Sponsor
University of Thessaly
Study ID
NCT06488547
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Medically Unexplained Symptoms
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions
  • Musculoskeletal Health
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Occupation-related Stress Disorder
  • Stress
  • Work Related Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
19 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Diaphragmatic breathing (DF) — OTHER
    Diaphragmatic breathing (DF), also known as belly or abdominal breathing, is a technique that can teach people how to use their diaphragm correctly while breathing, in order to activate the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system and to control stress.
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) — OTHER
    Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that is helpful in the reduction of stress. PMR by alternately tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body helps participants to become more aware of physical sensations and can be particularly helpful to muscle tension and relaxation.

Study Details

This study aims to evaluate potential correlation of stress as estimated by certain biological markers, namely saliva cortisol, Heart rate variability (HRV), Electromyography (EMG) with musculoskeletal system health status, and assess the impact of a stress management intervention..The intervention group will be trained to apply two evidence based stress management techniques and they will be guided with tips and advice about musculoskeletal health. Impact of the intervention upon measured stress related markers will be assessed.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 5, 2024
Start date
Jun 1, 2024
Status verified
Jun 2024
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
57 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Stress Managemenet Group
    Participants will be instructed and trained with two stress management techniques (Diaphragmatic Breathing- DB and Progressive Muscle Relaxation-PMR), along with biofeedback training in diaphragmatic breathing. During the eight weeks of the program, participants in the intervention group will receive information regarding stress, work-related stress factors, musculoskeletal health and disorders, the Medically Unexplained Symptoms-MUS, occupational psychosocial hazards, lifestyle habits (healthy diet, sedentary life, sleep, hygiene). Moreover, participants will be informed about how to manage stress related factors at the workplace, and its symptoms, through lifestyle modifications along with ergonomic guidance at work and in relation with their musculoskeletal health, the psychosocial hazards at work and their body response to work-related stress.
  • No Intervention: Control Group-CG
    Participants will receive only information regarding ergonomic practices and tips able to be appilied at the workplace.

Primary Outcome Measure

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

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