Stress and Musculoskeletal Health in Employees

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age19+
SponsorUniversity of Thessaly

About this trial

This study aims to evaluate potential correlation of stress as estimated by certain biological markers, namely saliva cortisol, Heart rate variability (HRV), Electromyography (EMG) with musculoskeletal system health status, and assess the impact of a stress management intervention..The intervention group will be trained to apply two evidence based stress management techniques and they will be guided with tips and advice about musculoskeletal health.

Impact of the intervention upon measured stress related markers will be assessed.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Writing and reading greek.

Consent to provide their medical history.

Consent to be measured with electronic devices.

Disqualifiers

Employees who are close to retirement (at least 2 years before) and those for whom any known factor may prevent them from completing the intervention (eg travel, transfer).

Pregnancy.

Pacemaker, history of seizures.

Diagnosed musculoskeletal injury.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Diaphragmatic breathing (DF)
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Treatment groups

57 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Thessaly

Lead sponsor

University of Athens

Collaborator