Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Alternative Keyboards on Discomfort and Typing Kinematics
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC)
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Awkward postures during computer keyboard use have been hypothesized to be one cause of musculoskeletal pain/discomfort as well as musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity (MSD-UE). Alternativ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Use a computer at least 20 hrs per week
- Aged 18-65
- Experiencing some pain during computer use
Exclusion
- Currently use an alternative keyboard
- Serious trauma injury to the upper extremity
- Rheumatic disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
85 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00801983
Start Date
January 1 2009
End Date
August 1 2013
Last Update
August 22 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260