Correlation Between Neck Pain and Postural Abnormalities Among Female Office Workers at University of Dammam

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study is a cross sectional study conducted to find out the Correlation between neck pain and postural abnormalities among female office workers at University of Dammam by objective assessments methods. Eligible participants will sign the consent form followed by filling up demographic data, visual analog scale & neck disability index. After that, Forward Head posture and Thoracic Kyphosis posture will take place by valid and reliable methods.

Detailed Description
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The study population and sampling were calculated by Raosoft sample size calculator using an estimated average of population size 200 and allowing a 5% tolerable error, based on a 95% confidence interval (CI). About 140 female office workers were targeted from the medical colleges of University of Dammam (UoD); Medicine, Applied Medical Science, Nursing, Dentistry, Clinical Pharmacology and Health Track of preparatory year were recruited into the study (N=140). The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Dammam (IRB-PGS-2015-03-194). Eligible individuals for this study were informed of the risks and benefits and were asked to read and sign a written consent form. Participants' confidentiality was maintained by using a code (number) instead of the participant's name on the data collection form. All data collection forms were saved in a file and secured in a locker & the electronic file saved with password. Only the researcher and the supervisor had an access to them.

Official Title
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Correlation Between Neck Pain and Postural Abnormalities Among Female Office Workers at University of Dammam

Conditions
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NECK PAIN

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Subjects with/without non-specific neck pain complaint. Age from 28 up to 40 years old. At least 25 working hours a week ( at least 2 hours on computer - at least 3 other office working). More than 5 years of experience as an office worker. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects who had prolonged absence from work anticipated within the past 12 months. Complain of: cervical radiculopathy, migraine, vestibular Dysfunction. Had spinal fracture or surgery. Pregnancy. History of cervical trauma. Comorbid medical conditions as cancer, type 1 diabetes, heart disease.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 28 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pain | by VAS | 2 min | 
| Disability | by Neck Disability Index | 5 min | 
| Forward head posture | by Myrin's Inclometer/ Goniometer | 10 min | 
| Thoracic kyphosis | by spinal mouse | 10 min | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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NECK PAIN, OFFICE WORKERS