Workplace program aims to prevent pain in physical jobs

NCT ID NCT07466680

Completed Prevention Sponsor: National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a workplace program called GLAD can be used to prevent muscle and joint pain in blue-collar workers. 70 workers and safety professionals took part in an 8-week program with education, ergonomic changes, and exercises. The main goal was to see if workers would accept and use the program, not yet to prove it prevents pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance: GLAD intervention (behavioral program with education, ergonomics, and exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a practical program that reduces pain and injury risk for workers with physically demanding jobs.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It only measures acceptance and practicality, not whether the program actually prevents pain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain musculoskeletal system disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

The National Research Centre for the Working Environment

Copenhagen, Denmark

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