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Evaluation of Physical and Cognitive Industrial Workload

NCT03580304 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2021-01-26

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Summary

The main aim of the project is to evaluate a novel upper body exoskeleton during simulated industrial work. In this stage of the project, a study analysing the physical and mental load during occupational work will be carried out. High risk tasks will be identified in the field and simulated in lab-setting to analyse physical and mental load using physiological and biomechanical data.These will include, but will not be limited to, non-ergonomic postures, for example performing operations above the head or reaching in front of, to the side of, or behind the body; flexing the arms for extended periods of time; and bending or twisting the torso to lift an object from low or distant locations. Important items to assess in this task are the frequency and duration of tasks and activities, lifting characteristics, perceived physical effort and work-induced fatigue.

Conditions

  • Work-Related Condition
  • Physical Stress
  • Mental Fatigue

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Industrial work

Subjects perform simulated industrial work in lab setting. The industrial task exists of a physical component and a cognitive component. Physical load is measured by questionnaires and basic physiological measurements (e.g. heart rate). Mental fatigue will be determined by questionnaires and a cognitive stroop task before and after the trial.

BEHAVIORAL

Physical load

The physical load of an industrial task will be simulated during this intervention. Physical load is measured by questionnaires and basic physiological measurements (e.g. heart rate). Before and after the trial, mental fatigue will be determined by questionnaires and a cognitive stroop task (10 min)

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive load

The cognitive load of an industrial task will be simulated in this intervention. Physical load is measured by questionnaires and basic physiological measurements (e.g. heart rate). Before and after the trial, mental fatigue will be determined by questionnaires and a cognitive stroop task (10 min)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Romain Meeusen, Prof. Dr. · Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-04-01
Primary Completion
2022-07-01
Completion
2022-12-30

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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