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NCT02362243 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Worksite Exercise Interventions for Low Back Injury Prevention in Firefighters
A NA study, sponsored by University of South Florida.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 264
- Enrollment target
NCT02362243: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of South Florida.
NCT02362243 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of South Florida. The registered enrollment target is 264 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02362243, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of South Florida.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 264 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Purpose and Aims: The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical effectiveness of back and core exercise interventions for low back injury prevention in firefighters. Aim 1. Compare the effectiveness of 2 worksite exercise interventions (supervised, web-based) relative to control to reduce lost work days related to low back injury and illness in firefighters. Relevance: Low back injury is one of the most common and disabling disorders in firefighters. Thus, novel interventions are needed to counteract the adverse consequences of this disorder and its impact on firefighter safety. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in career, full active duty firefighters (n = 345) who will be randomly assigned (by fire station) to 1 of 3 intervention groups - 1) supervised exercise (n = 115), 2) web-based exercise (n = 115), or 3) control (n = 115). Participants in the supervised and web-based exercise groups will perform back and core exercises previously tested in our recent FEMA-funded grant (EMW-2009-FP-00418), twice per week for 12 months while on duty, in addition to their usual physical fitness routine - The supervised group will perform exercise under direct supervision of certified exercise specialists, and the web-based group will utilize a web-based exercise system. The control group will not perform back and core exercises, but will continue their usual physical fitness routine and receive brief education on general exercise and physical activity principles. Outcome measures include low back injury and illness data obtained and cross-checked from various sources, other standard clinical outcome measures for low back pain and disability, and validated physical fitness tests. Anticipated Outcomes: We hypothesize that the supervised and web-based interventions will reduce lost work days related to low back injury and illness by 40% compared with control. Assuming positive results, this study will deliver an evidence-based exercise inter
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo Comparator
- OTHER Experimental Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 264 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02362243 record still lists
NCT02362243 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 264 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo Comparator is the first listed.
NCT02362243 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02362243 about?
NCT02362243 is a clinical study titled "Worksite Exercise Interventions for Low Back Injury Prevention in Firefighters". Purpose and Aims: The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical effectiveness of back and core exercise interventions for low back injury prevention in firefighters. Aim 1. Compare the effectiveness of 2 worksite exercise interventions (supervised, web-based) relative to control to reduce lost...
What is the current status of trial NCT02362243?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 264 participants. The study started on 2016-03. Estimated completion is 2018-04-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02362243?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo Comparator (OTHER), Experimental Intervention (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02362243?
This trial is sponsored by University of South Florida, which has 252 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT02362243's enrollment target sits among peer trials
264 395th of 2000 higher than 1,605 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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