Exercise and Health Education for Musculoskeletal Health in Industrial Workers
Official title: Health Chair: Exercise and Health Education Intervention at Profand Zaragoza
Run by Universidad San Jorge · NCT07844707 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tests whether a health education session plus a tailored exercise plan can reduce pain and improve activity and quality of life for industrial workers with musculoskeletal symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 33 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad San Jorge Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zaragoza, Zaragoza) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 22, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07844707 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are current Profand Zaragoza employees aged 18–65 with baseline musculoskeletal symptoms and the ability to participate in education and exercise sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without significant baseline musculoskeletal burden or those unable to safely participate in exercise may see limited or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective, non-randomised interventional study assigns workers from Profand Zaragoza to either a health education group or a higher-risk group that also receives a supervised and home-based exercise program. The assignment is based on baseline musculoskeletal burden assessed by the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Primary outcome is pain intensity, measured with a numeric rating scale, with secondary outcomes including musculoskeletal symptoms, physical activity, and quality of life. The study tracks changes over time within each group rather than head-to-head comparisons, aiming to see if tailored exercise adds benefit for those with greater baseline burden.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers may experience less pain and better musculoskeletal health and daily functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous workplace health education and exercise programs have shown promise in improving musculoskeletal health, but this study uses a non-randomised design focused on baseline burden.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Current employment contract with Profand Zaragoza covering the full duration of study participation, including the follow-up period. * Age between 18 and 65 years, inclusive. * Availability to participate in the scheduled study sessions. * Written informed consent provided before enrolment. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, or systemic disease that contraindicates physical exercise. * Acute musculoskeletal injury, recent surgery, or traumatic condition that substantially limits participation in the physical assessments or exercise programme. * Current pregnancy. * Temporary work incapacity due to illness during the intervention period. * Physical or functional limitation preventing the participant from performing physical exercise independently and safely, even after individual adaptation of the programme by the research team. If there is uncertainty regarding exercise safety, medical assessment will be recommended before inclusion. * Cognitive or communication impairment preventing the participant from understanding the study information, providing valid informed consent, or adequately following the instructions for the assessments and exercises.
Where it's running
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Profand Zaragoza. Bari, 3
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.