The influence of continuous feedback on EMG activity of the Trapezius muscule in female subjects performing a stress-inducing work-related computer task.

The influence of continuous feedback on EMG activity of the Trapezius muscule in female subjects performing a stress-inducing work-related computer task. - The influence of feedback on muscle activity

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON31346

Enrollment

Registered

2007-07-12

Start date

2007-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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Conditions

stress en aan stress gerelateerde gezondheidsklachten burden strain

Interventions

To obtain the influence of biofeedback on electromyographic activity of the trapezius muscle, feedback about activity of the neck-shoulder muscle is given to the person by using the *orb*. The *orb*

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for all subjects are: - Healthy females - Computer workers - Some typing skills - Age between 25 and 45 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria are: - (Chronic) complaints of upper extremities - Dyslexia - Excessive weight (BMI >30)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome variable is the parameter Root Mean Square from the EMG signal.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Heart Rate/ Heart Rate variability - Self reports: The following five 11-point rating scales will be used to obtain the level of stress and discomfort experienced: stressed, motivated, concentrated, happy, and exhausted.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)