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Health BehaviorNCT04670159

Online Physical Activity and Ergonomics Training in Physiotherapy Students Receiving Distance Education

A study testing Online Education and Information With Brochure in people with Health Behavior and Ergonomics, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Health Behavior, Ergonomics, Online Education
What is being tested?
Online Education and Information With Brochure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
120 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
6 Dec 2020to 20 Mar 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 25 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being receiving distance education due to the Covid pandemic
  • Being in the age range of 18-25

Who cannot join

  • Congenital or subsequent disability affecting the musculoskeletal system
  • Presence of cognitive impairment
  • Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
  • Having a neurological or cardiovascular disease
  • Exercising regularly

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa

    Istanbul, Avcılar, 34320

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effectiveness of Online Physical Activity and Ergonomics Training in Physiotherapy Students Receiving Distance Education

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion students, which corresponds to approximately half of the student population from all educational levels, has been interrupted. The need and approach to open and distance learning has come to the fore with significant changes and effects on education worldwide. Pandemic measures, the transition to distance education and the increase in computer usage caused an increase in ergonomic risks in students. Due to the pandemic process, it has been reported that the physical activity level of students decreases and the sitting period is prolonged. In this study, physiotherapy students who receive distance education will be given online ergonomics and physical activity training and the results will be evaluated.

Read the detailed description

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion students, which corresponds to approximately half of the student population from all educational levels, has been interrupted. The need and approach to open and distance learning has come to the fore with significant changes and effects on education worldwide. Pandemic measures, the transition to distance education and the increase in computer usage caused an increase in ergonomic risks in students. Due to the pandemic process, it has been reported that the physical activity level of students decreases and the sitting period is prolonged. In this study, physiotherapy students who receive distance education will be given online ergonomics and physical activity training and the results will be evaluated.

Being tested
Online Education, Information With Brochure
Medical subject headings
Health Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Online EducationBehavioural

    Online ergonomics, exercise and physical activity training will be provided 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The trainings it is planned to be made with a video-based online platform called Edpuzzle. With the online classroom created, the student education will be provided. A total of 18 training videos will be prepared, each video is 6-10 minutes. After the training there will be an individual motivational interview with the students in the this group with the zoom application. With motivational interview solutions by revealing the willingness, obstacles and indecision of the student to transfer the learned information to his daily life will be recommended.

  • Information With BrochureBehavioural

    An e-brochure will be prepared for students in this group to provide information on ergonomics, physical activity and exercise. and the e-brochure will be sent to the students via e-mail after the initial evaluation.

Study groups in NCT04670159
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Online Education GroupExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: Online Education
Brochure GroupExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: Information With Brochure

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in ergonomic risks in the distance education process

    The ergonomic risk levels of the participants in the distance education process will be determined by Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) .The Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) was designed to quickly quantify risks associated with computer work and to establish an action level for change based on reports of worker discomfort. Ergonomic risk assessment will be done after online training and brochure information for all participants.

    Measured: Baseline, change from baseline ergonomics risks levels at 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Measuring the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder By Cornell questionniare Questionnaire

    The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire is an outcome measure used widely when examining musculoskeletal disorders in various occupational groups and students alike.The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was taken from the instruments provided by Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University.

    The changes in the musculoskeletal disorders of the participants will be evaluated before and after the online training and brochure information.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Dec 2020
  2. Study start6 Dec 2020
  3. Primary completion4 Feb 2021
  4. Study completion20 Mar 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
120 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04670159
Sponsor's protocol ID
10832
Status last verified
Nov 2021
First submitted
6 Dec 2020
Last updated
13 Dec 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Online Education and Information With Brochure in people with Health Behavior and Ergonomics, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in ergonomic risks in the distance education process (time frame: Baseline, change from baseline ergonomics risks levels at 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2021.

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