The effectiveness of a tailor-made intervention to prevent and reduce overweight and musculoskeletal complaints among construction workers.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON24782

Enrollment

560

Registered

2009-11-05

Start date

2010-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

Overweight Obesity Musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal complaints

Interventions

Detailed information about the format and content of the intervention cannot be given yet, as it will be developed during the first phase of the project. Based on current literature and experience, th

2. Respondents will receive a tailored intervention by means of specific programme materials and counselling

3. The control group will receive care as usual.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Being employed at the company at least for 12 months following inclusion; 2. Not being absent from work long-term; 3. Having signed an informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Workers being on long term sick leave (4 or more weeks).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Body weight; 2. Waist circumference: 3. Musculoskeletal complaints.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Physical activity; 2. Dietary intake; 3. Sedentary behaviour; 4. Cardiorespiratory fitness; 5. Cardiovascular disease risk profile; 6. Sick leave; 7. Productivity; 8. Workability; 9. Cost-effectiveness.	—

Contacts

Public ContactL. Viester

Van der Boechorststraat 7

l.viester@vumc.nl+ 31 (0)20 4441708

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)