Effects of resistance training on neck and shoulder pain
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN69968888 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN69968888 |
- Submission date
- 24/09/2019
- Registration date
- 24/09/2019
- Last edited
- 23/11/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Signs and Symptoms
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
More than half of all adults have experienced neck pain during the last six months and neck pain is now the second most common musculoskeletal disorder and is more prevalent in women than men. People who spend the majority of their work time in a static body position with repetitive movements of the arm and shoulder (e.g. computer work) have an increased risk of pain in the neck and shoulder region. Studies have demonstrated reduced pain in the neck and shoulder region after specific strength training of the affected muscles, and some studies have reported greater reductions in pain than general aerobic training. However, common aerobic activities such as cycling and walking do not involve the neck and shoulder muscles to a great extent. Specific resistance training of the neck and shoulder muscles have demonstrated promising results and proven to be more effective than aerobic exercises. Specific resistance training has proven effective in the reduction of muscle tension and pain as well as improvements in isometric strength. Even though previous studies have examined different training volumes using different lengths of sessions or training adherence, it is not clear whether different training volume caused by a greater training frequency per day could relieve the pain to a greater extent than lower training frequency.
Who can participate?
People who perform low intensity, but continuous, isometric contraction in the neck and shoulder region (e.g. computer work, hairdresser or dentist) experiencing mild to moderate pain in the neck and/or shoulder region lasting at least three months
What does the study involve?
The study takes place over a 16-week period with an 8-week control period and an 8-week training period. The treatment was identical in both groups with the exception that one of the groups performed training once per day and the other group performed identical training twice per day. The training consists of four exercises and each session lasts 10 minutes. The treatment lasts 8 weeks. The participants are tested before the control period (pre-test), between the control and training period (mid-test) and after the training period (post-test). The testing includes pain, isometric strength and health-related quality of life.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The possible benefits may be increased strength in the neck and shoulder region in addition to reduced pain and improved health-related quality of life. However, there is an inherent risk that the participants might experience some muscle soreness at the beginning of the treatment period.
Where is the study run from?
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (Norway)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
August 2016 to January 2017
Who is funding the study?
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (Norway)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Atle Saeterbakken
atle.saeterbakken@hvl.no
Contact information
Scientific
Røyrgata 6
Sogndal
N-6856
Norway
| Phone | +47 (0)57676044 |
|---|---|
| atle.saeterbakken@hvl.no |
Study information
| Study design | Randomised parallel trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised parallel trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Treatment |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Workplace resistance training as treatment for neck and shoulder pain |
| Study acronym | RENS |
| Study objectives | The aim of the present study was to examine the dose-response relationship between resistance training frequency and pain relief among office workers with neck and shoulder pain. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 14/06/2016, local regional ethics committee (regional komiteer for medisinsk og helsefaglig forskningsetikk, Gullhaugvegen 1-3, 0484 Oslo, Norway; Tel: +47 (0)22 84 55 11; Email: post@helseforskning.etikkom.no), ref: 2016/1280 Sør-øst B |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Non-specific mild to moderate pain in the neck and/or shoulder region |
| Intervention | The study took place over a 16-week period starting with an 8-week control period and an 8-week training period The treatment or intervention was identical in both arms/groups with the exception that one of the group performed training once per day and the other group performed the identical training twice per day. The training consisted of four exercises and each session lasted 10 minutes. The treatment lasted 8 weeks. The randomization was done by drawing (lottery). The participants were tested before the control period (pre-test), between the control and training period (mid-test) and after the training period (post-test). The testing included the 0-100mm visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, isometric strength (shrugs and seated row) and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L). |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | General pain and worst pain assessed using 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS) at baseline (pre-test), after the control period/start of treatment period (mid-test) and post-treatment (post-test) |
| Secondary outcome measures | Measured at baseline (pre-test), after the control period /start of treatment period (mid-test) and post-treatment (post-test): 1. Health-related quality of life on 0–100 scale 2. Isometric strength in the neck and shoulder region (shrugs and seated row) |
| Overall study start date | 01/08/2016 |
| Completion date | 31/01/2017 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 30 |
| Total final enrolment | 30 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Mild to moderate pain (10 – 60mm VAS) in the neck and/or shoulder region lasting at least three months 2. Computer work or low-intensity isometric contraction during work (i.e. dentist, hairdresser) |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. People with considerable pain (> 60mm VAS) 2. Receiving treatment from health care professionals in the last six months |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/08/2016 |
| Date of final enrolment | 15/09/2016 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Norway
Study participating centre
Sogndal
N-6856
Norway
Sponsor information
University/education
PB 133
Sogndal
6851
Norway
| Phone | +47 (0)57676044 |
|---|---|
| atle.saeterbakken@hvl.no | |
| Website | www.hvl.no |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/05phns765 |
Funders
Funder type
University/education
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 15/12/2019 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| Publication and dissemination plan | One scientific paper in a peer review journal |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from Atle Saeterbakken (atle.saeterbakken@hvl.no). |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/04/2020 | 23/11/2020 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
23/11/2020: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The total final enrolment was added.
24/09/2019: Trial's existence confirmed by ethics committee.
