Protocol summary

Study aim
General purpose: The effect of 10 sessions of Swedish massage on ergonomic risk factors and range of motion of female hairdressers with musculoskeletal disorders
Design
The clinical trial has a control group, the sample size is 42 people, this study is a blind strain. G-Power software was used for randomization.
Settings and conduct
The study was conducted on 42 hairdressers in Arak, who were randomly selected from among 74 hairdressers in the city, and 21 of them received 10 sessions of Swedish massage for 5 weeks. In this study, participants who do not know how to work are blinded.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Entry and exit criteria: Female hairdressers who do hair-related work and whose average age is between 25 and 35 years old must not have orthopedic problems in terms of back, lumbar, and neck spine injuries and have not performed any surgery in the upper and lower pelvic area, and must not have any Contagious and non-contagious and rheumatic skin diseases.
Intervention groups
The studied groups consist of 42 people, divided into two groups of 21 people (one control group and the other experimental group). 10 sessions of Swedish massage are performed on the experimental group.
Main outcome variables
Independent: Swedish massage; Related: ergonomic risk factors, range of motion of female hairdressers, musculoskeletal disorders

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
msd
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20230619058540N1
Registration date: 2023-08-09, 1402/05/18
Registration timing: prospective

Last update: 2023-08-09, 1402/05/18
Update count: 0
Registration date
2023-08-09, 1402/05/18
Registrant information
Name
Fateme Kalantari
Name of organization / entity
Arak university
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 61 3416 2207
Email address
shahrjerdi.shahnaz@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2023-08-22, 1402/05/31
Expected recruitment end date
2023-10-07, 1402/07/15
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
The effect of Swedish massage on ergonomic risk factors and range of motion of female hairdressers with musculoskeletal disorders
Public title
Investigating the effect of Swedish massage on musculoskeletal disorders
Purpose
Supportive
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Female hairdressers who do hair-related work and whose average age is between 25 and 35 years old, who do not have orthopedic problems in terms of back, lumbar, and neck spine injuries, and who have not performed any surgery in the upper and lower limbs, as well They must be free of any contagious and non-contagious skin diseases and rheumatism.
Exclusion criteria:
Hairdressers suffering from various skin and rheumatic diseases, history of surgery and orthopedic problems in the cervical, back and lumbar spine.
Age
From 25 years old to 35 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
Sample size
Target sample size: 42
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Research community: female hairdressers with musculoskeletal disorders of Arak city will form 1401-1402. Using G-Power software, a statistical sample of 42 people was obtained for both groups (21 control people, 21 experimental people). 21 experimental people are randomly selected and massage is performed on them.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
The participants are unaware of the division of control and experimental groups.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Other
Other design features

Secondary Ids

empty

Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Arak University
Street address
Arak University, Karbala Boulevard, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak
City
Arak
Province
Markazi
Postal code
۳۸۴۸۱۷۷۵۸۴
Approval date
2023-04-19, 1402/01/30
Ethics committee reference number
IR.ARAKU.REC.1402.012

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Hairdresser women with musculoskeletal disorders
ICD-10 code
M79.9
ICD-10 code description
Soft tissue disorder, unspecified

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Ergonomic risk factors: In fact, ergonomics is a science that deals with the relationship between humans and the work environment. The method used in ergonomics is reba, the reba method is a suitable method for evaluating jobs in which there are many changes in the working posture.
Timepoint
Time periods measurement of pain and range of motion at the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and 1 weeks after the end of the massage sessions.
Method of measurement
Cornell Pain Questionnaire, Reba Ergonomics Questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Pain improvement score and range of motion
Timepoint
The time periods of measuring pain and range of motion at the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and 1 week after its start
Method of measurement
Cornell Pain Questionnaire and Reba Ergonomics Questionnaire

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: An intervention group
Category
Rehabilitation

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Hairdressers in Arak city
Full name of responsible person
Shahrjerdi Shahnaz
Street address
Arak University, Karbala Boulevard, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak
City
Arak
Province
Markazi
Postal code
۳۸۴۸۱۷۷۵۸۴
Phone
+98 86 3262 1024
Email
shahrjerdi.shahnaz@gmail.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
the University of Arak
Full name of responsible person
Vice President of Research and Technology of Arak University
Street address
Arak University, Karbala Boulevard, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak
City
Arak
Province
Markazi
Postal code
۳۸۴۸۱۷۷۵۸۴
Phone
+98 86 3262 1024
Email
Shahrjerdi.shahnaz@gmail.com
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
the University of Arak
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
The university of Arak
Full name of responsible person
Shahrjerdi Shahnaz
Position
PhD in sports medicine
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Sport Medicine
Street address
Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Sports Physiology and Pathology, Karbala Boulevard, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak University, Arak
City
Arak
Province
Markazi
Postal code
۳۸۴۸۱۷۷۵۸۴
Phone
+98 86 3262 9024
Email
Shahrjerdi.Shahnaz@gmail.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
The University of Arak
Full name of responsible person
Shahnaz Shahrjerdi
Position
PhD in sports medicine
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Sport Medicine
Street address
Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Sports Physiology and Pathology, Karbala Boulevard, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak University, Arak
City
Arak
Province
Markazi
Postal code
3848177584
Phone
+98 86 3262 9024
Email
Shahrjerdi.shahnaz@gmail.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
The University of Arak
Full name of responsible person
Safoora Ghasemi
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Sports biomechanics
Street address
Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Sports Physiology and Pathology, Karbala Boulevard, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak University, Arak
City
Arak
Province
Markazi
Postal code
3848177584
Phone
+98 86 3262 1024
Email
s-ghasemi@araku.ac.ir

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
All data will be accessible after publication of the research.
When the data will become available and for how long
Since 1402
To whom data/document is available
All people, including university researchers, professors, and hairdressers can receive the research.
Under which criteria data/document could be used
A person who intends to study this research can send a message to the researcher via e-mail to access the data, and the person can also use all the information in the article.
From where data/document is obtainable
First to the email: shahrjerdi.shahnaz@gmail.com Then call the following number: 09161520974 And finally, he can refer to the library of Arak University located in Sardasht, Karbala Boulevard, in front of the flour factory.
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
The applicant can obtain the documents after sending an email to the researcher and receiving confirmation from the researcher.
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