ARPE Training for Manual Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Ergonomic Knowledge and … (NCT06993298) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
ARPE Training for Manual Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Ergonomic Knowledge and Practice
78 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether an Augmented Reality-based ergonomic training module (ARPE) can improve ergonomic knowledge, self-prevention, and self-evaluation practices among adult manual material handling (MMH) workers in warehouses. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the ARPE training module improve workers' ergonomic knowledge?
Does it enhance their ability to prevent and assess risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)?
Researchers will compare an intervention group using the ARPE module with a control group receiving traditional training based on national ergonomic guidelines to see if the AR module leads to better outcomes.
Participants will:
Attend a briefing and use the ARPE training via the MAKAR XR app
Complete self-assessment questionnaires at baseline, week 1, and week 6
Receive reminders and follow-ups through WhatsApp
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
Malaysian citizen
Age 18 years and above
Currently employed as a manual material handling (MMH) worker in a warehouse
Regularly performs MMH tasks (e.g., lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, or restraining objects weighing 14 kg or more)
Works a minimum of 8 hours per day in a role involving MMH
Owns a mobile phone capable of downloading and running the MAKAR XR app
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant
Currently an intern or temporary worker
Has undergone ergonomic training within the past six months
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
1
Improvement in Ergonomic Knowledge
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) - Prior to training Week 1 Post-Training (T1) Week 6 Follow-Up (T6)