Neck Pain, Neck Disability, Neck Endurance, Work Productivity, Cervical Range of Motion
Conditions
Keywords
ergonomic training, neck pain, cervical ROM, neck endurance, neck disability, work productivity, computer users
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short-term immersive Virtual Reality (VR) intervention, combined with exercises and ergonomic training, can help treat neck pain in computer users. It will also explore how safe and effective this approach is. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does immersive VR with exercise and ergonomic training reduce neck pain and disability? Does it improve cervical range of motion, neck muscle endurance, and work productivity? Researchers will compare the effects before and after the intervention to see how well it works for managing neck pain in computer users. Participants will: Use immersive VR exercises and receive ergonomic training over a short period Attend assessment sessions to measure pain, movement, endurance, and work productivity Follow specific guidelines for posture and workplace adjustments during the study
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTherapeutic Exercises
Therapeutic exercises including stretching and active exercises for neck and shoulder.
BEHAVIORALErgonomic Training
Recommendations for adjustments to the chair, desk, and equipment to optimize comfort and efficiency and reduce unnecessary stress and loading on neck muscles.
DEVICEHuman XR device - Oculus Quest 3
Meta Quest 3 is a standalone virtual reality headset by Meta Platforms featuring a slimmer design, higher-resolution dual LCD displays, improved performance with the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, and advanced mixed reality capabilities through color passthrough cameras and a depth sensor.
Sponsors
Gulf Medical University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
participants will be randomly divided into two groups
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Computer users of age 18 to 50 years old with history of more than 6 hours of screen time. (9) 2. Complaints of neck pain.
Exclusion criteria
1. Individuals having complains of vertigo 2. Radiating pain 3. Balance issues 4. Motion sickness 5. Recent cervical fractures/dislocations or whiplash injuries 6. Complaints of photosensitivity 7. Complaints of frequent headaches
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Numeric Pain Rating Scale | 3 weeks | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale asks individuals to rate their pain intensity on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable), with higher numbers indicating greater pain severity. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) demonstrates robust psychometric properties across multiple studies, making it a valuable tool for pain assessment in clinical practice. It exhibits excellent test-retest reliability, with coefficients ranging from 0.72 to 0.95 and intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.82 to 0.95 across various patient populations. Additionally, the NPRS is highly acceptable to patients due to its simplicity, can be administered verbally or in writing. |
| Cervical Range of Motion | 3 weeks | Cervical range of motion (CROM) is a clinically critical outcome measure for assessing neck dysfunction, treatment efficacy, and rehabilitation progress. CROM measurments provide objective, quantifiable data to assess neck dysfunction severity, monitor rehabilitation progress, and evaluate treatment effectiveness, enabling clinicians to tailor interventions and predict recovery outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Neck Disability Index | 3 weeks | The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a validated, patient-reported outcome measure assessing neck pain-related disability across 10 domains, including daily activities, work, and sleep. It is scored from 0 (no disability) to 50 (complete disability). Widely used in clinical and research settings, it effectively tracks rehabilitation progress and treatment efficacy in conditions like neck pain and neck dysfunction. |
| Computer Workstation Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist | 3 weeks | The Computer Workstation Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist is a reliable and practical tool that helps individuals evaluate their workstation setup, including seating, monitor placement, and input device positioning. It promotes user awareness of ergonomic principles and encourages healthy work habits, such as taking regular breaks. Widely used in both clinical and workplace settings, this checklist supports the prevention of musculoskeletal discomfort by guiding users toward effective ergonomic adjustments. |
| Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire | 3 weeks | The Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) Questionnaire is a validated 6-item tool measuring health-related productivity loss, assessing absenteeism (work time missed), presenteeism (reduced effectiveness), overall work impairment, and activity limitations over seven days. It effectively distinguishes productivity outcomes by disease severity and its standardized scoring quantifies impairments as percentages, aiding clinical and workplace assessments. |
| System usability scale (SUS) (applicable for group B) | 3 weeks | The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a widely used tool for evaluating the perceived usability of products and systems. It consists of a 10-item questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. The SUS provides a quick, reliable method to assess user satisfaction and ease of use for various digital interfaces, including websites, software applications, and hardware devices. It generates a score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better usability. |
Countries
United Arab Emirates
Outcome results
None listed