An interventional study of Experimental, comparator and control in Neck, Shoulder and Arm Syndrome, sponsored by Aalborg University. Completed at 1 site in Norway. Open to female participants aged 25 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-24.
Sponsored by Aalborg University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
This study aims to quantify the effect of daily transition routines between sitting and standing behaviour with an additional daily low-intensity traditional or functional training program on the physical health of sedentary Norwegian female workers after 12 weeks of implementation into their working environment.
Aalborg University is the lead sponsor of 178 studies on the registry; 37 are open to participants now.
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Functional training group that will perform a short, low-intensity, 10-minute hole-body exercise program per day before the lunch break, in addition to following the getup assistance during the working day.
Other: Experimental, comparator and control
Traditional training group that will perform a short, low-intensity, 10-minute hole-body exercise program per day before the lunch break, in addition to following the getup assistance during the working day.
Other: Experimental, comparator and control
Control group. A group that is not treated.
How does implementing a GetUp Assist device in addition to a daily low-intensity functional or traditional training program affect Norwegian female office workers' physical health after 12 weeks?
Norwegian Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)
Measure (i) physical function, (ii) Energy/fatigue, (iii) pain, and (iv) general health
Time frame: 3 months
Neck and shoulder trouble questionnaire from the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire
Measure neck-shoulder discomfort
Time frame: 3 months
Numeric rating scale
Measure neck-shoulder discomfort from 0-10 scale, with zero meaning "no pain" and 10 meaning "the worst pain imaginable
Time frame: 3 months
Y-balance test
Quantify dynamic postural control
Time frame: 3 months
The Danish step test
Estimating cardiorespiratory fitness
Time frame: 3 months
Chair-sit-and-reach test
Measuring hamstrings flexibility
Time frame: 3 months
Back scratch test
Measuring upper-body/ shoulder flexibility
Time frame: 3 months
CS-30 test
Measuring lower-body strength
Time frame: 3 months
Hand Grip Strength test
Measuring hand Grip Strength
Time frame: 3 months
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