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Effect of scheduled microbreaks as an intervention for musculoskeletal disorder-related pain and productivity in university staff

Impact of Scheduled microbreaks on Musculoskeletal Disorders and work productivity in University staff - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/111183
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-05-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A Scheduled Active Microbreaks: A 15-minute break will be given twice a day, between work and after work, including some basic stretches and standing or walking Control Interventi

Sponsors

Galgotias University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Academic and Non-academic staff. 2. Minimum working hours must be 8hrs. per day at same university. 3. Had minimum work experience of 1yr.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. No musculoskeletal pain due to past medical history. 2. On self-withdrawal at any point during the intervention period. 3.Absence for more than 20% of scheduled sessions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
WPAI (work productivity and activity impairment) QuestionnaireTimepoint: Baseline and post-intervention 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Nordic musculoskeletal QuestionnaireTimepoint: Baseline and Post-intervention 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPrashant Nagar

Galgotias University

yamunibhandari@gmail.com8077905869

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026