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The training will be delivered through traditional methods such as lectures, printed materials, and visual presentations. The content includes safe manual handling techniques, identification of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk factors, and best practices for injury prevention.",[13],"Behavioral: Conventional Ergonomics Training",{"label":15,"type":16,"description":17,"interventionNames":18},"Augmented Reality Ergonomics Training","EXPERIMENTAL","Participants in this arm will receive an immersive Augmented Reality-based ergonomics training module known as ARPE, delivered through the MAKAR XR mobile application. The training content is aligned with ergonomic guidelines for manual material handling (MMH) tasks and includes 3D interactive simulations, visual demonstrations of proper lifting techniques, and safety practices. The training aims to improve ergonomic knowledge, encourage self-prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), and enhance self-evaluation of posture and manual handling behaviors. The module is self-paced and supported by weekly WhatsApp check-ins throughout the 6-week intervention period.",[19],"Device: Augmented Reality Ergonomics Training (ARPE)",[21,27],{"type":22,"name":23,"description":24,"armGroupLabels":25,"otherNames":26},"DEVICE","Augmented Reality Ergonomics Training (ARPE)","Participants in this arm will receive an interactive training module using Augmented Reality (AR) delivered via the MAKAR XR app. The module aims to enhance ergonomic knowledge, self-prevention, and self-evaluation related to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)",[15],null,{"type":28,"name":9,"description":29,"armGroupLabels":30,"otherNames":26},"BEHAVIORAL","Participants in this arm will receive conventional ergonomic training based on the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) guidelines for manual material handling (MMH) workers. The training includes lectures, printed materials, and standard instructional content focused on safe lifting techniques, proper posture, risk factor identification, and strategies to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This training is delivered in a one-time session with follow-up reminders, simulating current standard practices in workplace safety education.",[9],{"type":32,"investigatorFullName":33,"investigatorTitle":34,"investigatorAffiliation":5,"oldNameTitle":26,"oldOrganization":26},"PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR","Fatimah Zahra Binti Norman","Dr","100592428","arpe-training-for-manual-handling-workers-a-quasi-experimental-study-on-ergonomic-knowledge-and-practice-100592428",false,"NCT06993298","ARPE Training for Manual Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Ergonomic Knowledge and Practice","Development and Effectiveness of the Augmented Reality Physical Ergonomics (ARPE) Training Module for Manual Material Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study Protocol","ARPE;MMH","Inclusion Criteria:\n\nMalaysian citizen\n\nAge 18 years and above\n\nCurrently employed as a manual material handling (MMH) worker in a warehouse\n\nRegularly performs MMH tasks (e.g., lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, or restraining objects weighing 14 kg or more)\n\nWorks a minimum of 8 hours per day in a role involving MMH\n\nOwns a mobile phone capable of downloading and running the MAKAR XR app\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\nPregnant\n\nCurrently an intern or temporary worker\n\nHas undergone ergonomic training within the past six months",true,"ALL","20 Years","60 Years",{"count":48,"type":49},78,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[52],"NA","The goal of this study is to evaluate whether an Augmented Reality-based ergonomic training module (ARPE) can improve ergonomic knowledge, self-prevention, and self-evaluation practices among adult manual material handling (MMH) workers in warehouses. The main questions it aims to answer are:\n\nDoes the ARPE training module improve workers' ergonomic knowledge?\n\nDoes it enhance their ability to prevent and assess risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)?\n\nResearchers will compare an intervention group using the ARPE module with a control group receiving traditional training based on national ergonomic guidelines to see if the AR module leads to better outcomes.\n\nParticipants will:\n\nAttend a briefing and use the ARPE training via the MAKAR XR app\n\nComplete self-assessment questionnaires at baseline, week 1, and week 6\n\nReceive reminders and follow-ups through WhatsApp",[55,56],"Occupational Diseases","Work Related Upper Limb Disorder",[58,59,60],"Augmented Reality (AR)","Ergonomic","Work Related Musculo skeletal Disorder (WMSD)","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2025-05-23",{"date":64,"type":65},"2025-05-28","ACTUAL",{"date":67,"type":49},"2025-09-01",{"date":69,"type":49},"2026-10-01",{"name":5,"class":6}]