CompletedNot Applicable

Prevention and Intervention of Neck Pain in Swiss Office-Workers

Switzerland120 participantsStarted 2019-10-28

Plain-language summary

This study is the first that investigates the impact of a multi-component intervention combining current evidence of effective interventions with an adherence app to assess the potential benefits on productivity, neck pain, and headache.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria: * Swiss office-workers, who suffer from NP or want to take prevention of neck pain or headache * 18-65 years old * working more than 25 hours per week (0.6 full-time equivalent) in predominantly sedentary office work * be able to communicate in German (written, spoken) * have provided written informed consent Exclusion criteria: * previous trauma or injuries to the neck (NP grade 4) * specific diagnosed pathologies (e.g., congenital cervical abnormalities, stenosis, fracture, radiculopathy) * inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) * any history of cervical spine surgery * if exercise is contraindicated (e.g., medical advice, own beliefs) * prolonged absence from work (more than four consecutive weeks) during the study intervention period * pregnant women

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in NP-related productivity loss

Timeframe: change from baseline at 16 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04169646

SponsorZurich University of Applied Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.