[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"work-related-musculoskeletal-disorders\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:work-related-musculoskeletal-disorders":155},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,8,0,[8,53,82,113,142,169,193,224],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":15,"eligibilityCriteria":16,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":18,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":20,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":24,"briefSummary":26,"conditions":27,"keywords":31,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":42,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":43,"startDateStruct":46,"completionDateStruct":47,"leadSponsor":49,"locationsCount":52},"100642778","acute-effect-of-diaphragmatic-breathing-on-postoperative-upper-trapezius-pain-100642778",false,"NCT07634588","ACUTE EFFECT OF DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING ON POSTOPERATIVE UPPER TRAPEZIUS PAIN","EVALUATION OF THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING EXERCISES ADDED TO SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION AND PERCUSSIVE THERAPY ON PAIN, FUNCTIONALITY, AND PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD IN THE UPPER TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE OF SURGICAL NURSES AFTER SURGERY","TRAP-BREATHE","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Aged between 22 and 55 years.\n* Operating room nurse actively working in the hospital operating theater.\n* Reporting upper trapezius pain and tenderness within 30 minutes after completion of a surgical procedure.\n* Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of trauma, surgery, or chronic disease affecting the neck or shoulder region.\n* Regular participation in breathing exercise programs.\n* Psychiatric disorders requiring anxiolytic or antidepressant medication.\n* Pregnancy.\n* Skin disease, infection, or open wound in the treatment area.\n* Severe cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension.\n* Contraindications to manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, percussive therapy, or breathing exercises.","ALL","22 Years","55 Years",{"count":21,"type":22},38,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[25],"NA","This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises added to soft tissue mobilization and percussive therapy on pain intensity, functional disability, and pressure pain threshold in operating room nurses experiencing upper trapezius pain after surgery-related work activities.\n\nParticipants will be operating room nurses working in a hospital operating theater who report upper trapezius pain and tenderness within 30 minutes after completing a surgical procedure. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving soft tissue mobilization, percussive therapy, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises, or a control group receiving soft tissue mobilization and percussive therapy alone.\n\nPain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), functional disability using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and mechanical pain sensitivity using Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) measurements. Assessments will be performed immediately before and after a single treatment session. The study aims to determine whether the addition of diaphragmatic breathing exercises provides additional benefits in reducing pain and improving function in the acute postoperative working period of operating room nurses.",[28,29,30],"Neck Pain","Myofascial Pain Syndrome","Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders",[32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40],"Upper Trapezius Pain","Diaphragmatic Breathing","Soft Tissue Mobilization","Percussive Therapy","Operating Room Nurses","Pressure Pain Threshold","Neck Disability Index","Musculoskeletal Pain","Acute Pain","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-06-05",{"date":44,"type":45},"2026-06-09","ACTUAL",{"date":42,"type":22},{"date":48,"type":22},"2026-08",{"name":50,"class":51},"Istanbul Aydın University","OTHER",1,{"id":54,"slug":55,"hasResults":11,"nctId":56,"briefTitle":57,"officialTitle":58,"acronym":59,"eligibilityCriteria":60,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":61,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":62,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":64,"briefSummary":65,"conditions":66,"keywords":68,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":73,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":74,"startDateStruct":76,"completionDateStruct":78,"leadSponsor":80,"locationsCount":4},"100639170","posture-protection-program-for-musculoskeletal-disorders-and-ergonomic-risk-in-hospital-cleaning-staff-100639170","NCT07590453","Posture Protection Program for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomic Risk in Hospital Cleaning Staff","The Effect of a Posture Protection Program on Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ergonomic Risk Levels, and Postural Awareness of Hospital Cleaning Staff: A Quasi-Experimental Study","POSKOP","Inclusion Criteria:\n\nEmployed as an active hospital cleaning staff member for at least 12 months Working in inpatient hospital units Willing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent voluntarily Working in daytime shifts during the study period\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\nHaving received training on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders within the last 12 months Having congenital or acquired physical disabilities Having a previously diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) Not performing routine cleaning duties (e.g., supervisors or administrative staff)","18 Years",{"count":63,"type":22},60,[25],"Cleaning work, particularly in hospital settings, is an occupation that demands high physical load on both the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. Hospital cleaning workers are at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to prolonged standing, heavy lifting, bending, pushing-pulling, and repetitive movements. This situation reduces employees' quality of life and leads to workforce loss and economic burden on the health system.\n\nDespite this, the risk levels of cleaning workers are often not adequately assessed and preventive interventions remain limited. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of the Posture Protection Program (POSKOP), developed for hospital cleaning workers, on musculoskeletal discomfort, ergonomic risk levels, and postural awareness.\n\nThe study is planned as a quasi-experimental design to be conducted with 60 cleaning staff working in two public hospitals. Ergonomic risk assessment will be performed using the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) and will be objectively analyzed through developed software.\n\nThe intervention program consists of multi-component elements such as training, individual observation, instant feedback, exercise practices, visual materials (posters and pocket cards), and digital reminders (WhatsApp messages). The intervention is expected to reduce employees' musculoskeletal discomfort levels and increase their ergonomic awareness.",[30,67],"Ergonomic Risk Exposure",[69,70,71,72],"Hospital cleaning workers","Musculoskeletal disorders","Ergonomic risk","Occupational health","2026-05-12",{"date":75,"type":45},"2026-05-15",{"date":77,"type":22},"2026-11",{"date":79,"type":22},"2027-03",{"name":81,"class":51},"Akdeniz University",{"id":83,"slug":84,"hasResults":11,"nctId":85,"briefTitle":86,"officialTitle":87,"acronym":88,"eligibilityCriteria":89,"healthyVolunteers":90,"sex":17,"minAge":61,"maxAge":91,"enrollmentInfo":92,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":94,"briefSummary":95,"conditions":96,"keywords":97,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":104,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":105,"startDateStruct":107,"completionDateStruct":109,"leadSponsor":111,"locationsCount":52},"100636086","the-impact-of-back-supporting-exoskeletons-for-manual-order-picking-in-danish-warehouses---the-relax-project-100636086","NCT07561112","The Impact of Back-supporting Exoskeletons for Manual Order Picking in Danish Warehouses - The RELAX Project","The Impact of Back-supporting Exoskeletons for Manual Order Picking in Danish Warehouses - The RELAX Project - Protocol for an 18-month In-field Controlled Intervention Study","RELAX","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* age 18-65 years at enrolment\n* full-time employment in the current work department\n* no major pain or injuries affecting daily work tasks\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* anthropometric characteristics preventing adequate fit of the exoskeleton\n* part-time employment\n* pregnancy or anticipated prolonged absence from work during the study period (standard vacation not included)\n\nIf a participating worker from either the intervention or control group transfers to another department within the company during the intervention period for reasons unrelated to the intervention, the participant will be excluded from the study. Such cases will be classified as dropouts and the corresponding data will be reported as lost to follow-up.",true,"65 Years",{"count":93,"type":22},90,[25],"This study investigates the long-term effects of implementing a passive back-support exoskeleton during manual order-picking work in a real-world warehouse environment. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly low back pain, are common among logistics workers due to frequent lifting, repetitive movements, and awkward postures. Although laboratory studies suggest that occupational exoskeletons can reduce biomechanical load, evidence from long-term, real-world workplace implementations remains limited.\n\nThe RELAX project is an 18-month controlled in-field intervention study conducted in two departments of a Danish warehouse. Approximately 90 full-time warehouse workers will participate. Workers in the intervention department will use a passive back-support exoskeleton during manual order-picking tasks, while workers in the control department will continue their work as usual.\n\nThe primary outcomes include sickness absence, employee turnover, perceived work intensity, and musculoskeletal discomfort. Secondary outcomes include productivity, user acceptance of the exoskeleton, and cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Outcomes will be assessed through company records, repeated questionnaires, and focus-group interviews over the 18-month period.\n\nBy combining longitudinal quantitative outcomes with qualitative process evaluation, the study aims to determine whether long-term use of a passive back-support exoskeleton can improve worker well-being and reduce work-related musculoskeletal burden without negatively affecting productivity. The results may inform workplace policies and future implementation of occupational exoskeletons in physically demanding industries.",[30],[98,99,100,101,102,103],"Occupational Exoskeletons","Musculoskeletal Disorders","Manual Materials Handling","Ergonomics","Assistive Technology","Warehouse","2026-05-01",{"date":106,"type":45},"2026-05-07",{"date":108,"type":22},"2026-08-01",{"date":110,"type":22},"2029-10-31",{"name":112,"class":51},"Aalborg University",{"id":114,"slug":115,"hasResults":11,"nctId":116,"briefTitle":117,"officialTitle":118,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":119,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":120,"maxAge":91,"enrollmentInfo":121,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":123,"phases":4,"briefSummary":124,"conditions":125,"keywords":128,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":133,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":134,"startDateStruct":136,"completionDateStruct":138,"leadSponsor":140,"locationsCount":52},"100621209","development-of-multidimensional-screening-tool-for-wmsds-100621209","NCT07367646","Development of Multidimensional Screening Tool for WMSDs","Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Screening Tool for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A COSMIN-Guided Psychometric Study","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Current regular employees working at the study site.\n* Adults aged 19 years or older who understand the study purpose and procedures and voluntarily agree to participate in writing.\n* Participants capable of reading, understanding, and self-responding to the questionnaire.\n* Individuals with musculoskeletal symptoms according to NIOSH standards: symptoms lasting more than one week OR recurring at least once a month in the past 12 months (symptoms include pain, aching, stiffness, burning sensation, tingling, or numbness).\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Individuals with cognitive or mental impairments that make it difficult to understand the study or complete the survey.\n* Individuals suspected of having a medical emergency or severe disease requiring immediate medical attention.\n* Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation by the researcher.","19 Years",{"count":122,"type":22},250,"OBSERVATIONAL","The purpose of this study is to develop a multidimensional screening tool for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and to evaluate its psychometric properties. The study involves a cross-sectional survey of approximately 250 workers in the bio-pharmaceutical industry to assess the tool's structural validity, internal consistency, construct validity, and measurement invariance following COSMIN guidelines.",[30,126,127],"Musculoskeletal Diseases","Occupational Diseases",[129,39,130,131,132],"WMSDs","Screening Tool","Psychometrics","Occupational Health","2026-04-22",{"date":135,"type":45},"2026-04-24",{"date":137,"type":22},"2026-06-20",{"date":139,"type":22},"2026-12-31",{"name":141,"class":51},"Sahmyook University",{"id":143,"slug":144,"hasResults":11,"nctId":145,"briefTitle":146,"officialTitle":147,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":148,"healthyVolunteers":90,"sex":17,"minAge":149,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":150,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":152,"briefSummary":153,"conditions":154,"keywords":157,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":161,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":162,"startDateStruct":164,"completionDateStruct":166,"leadSponsor":167,"locationsCount":4},"100629526","posture-exercises-and-ergonomics-education-100629526","NCT07475819","Posture Exercises and Ergonomics Education","Effect of Posture Exercises and Ergonomics Education on Office Workers","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Aged 20-55, currently employed as an office worker for at least 3 months.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Congenital or acquired musculoskeletal disabilities, systemic diseases contraindicating exercise, pregnancy, chronic neurological\u002Fcardiovascular conditions, or regular exercise participation within the last 6 months.","20 Years",{"count":151,"type":22},25,[25],"The goal of this observational study is to learn if a combination of postural exercise programs and ergonomics education can provide protective and therapeutic effects against work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in academic and administrative office staff at Bahçeşehir University (aged 20-55, working at least 3 months in an office setting). The main questions it aims to answer are:\n\nDoes a 6-week program of ergonomics training and regular posture exercises reduce the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal pain? Can structured ergonomics education improve the alignment of the office environment with international safety standards (OSHA)? Is there a measurable improvement in the sleep quality of office workers following these interventions?\n\nResearchers will compare the pre-intervention baseline data to post-intervention results (after 6 weeks) to see if the interventions lead to a statistically significant reduction in physical discomfort and an increase in ergonomic compliance.\n\nParticipants will:\n\nUndergo a comprehensive baseline assessment, including the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire, New York Posture Analysis, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).\n\nAttend a one-day intensive training program covering both theoretical ergonomics and practical postural exercises.\n\nReceive an instructional brochure with a QR code providing access to exercise videos.Perform the prescribed ergonomic adjustments and exercises during workdays for a duration of 6 weeks.Complete a follow-up assessment after 6 weeks to evaluate changes in pain levels, posture, and environmental compliance.",[155,67,156],"Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders","Postural Disorders",[158,159,160],"office worker","posture exercises","ergonomic education","2026-03-17",{"date":163,"type":45},"2026-03-19",{"date":165,"type":22},"2026-04-01",{"date":75,"type":22},{"name":168,"class":51},"Bahçeşehir University",{"id":170,"slug":171,"hasResults":11,"nctId":172,"briefTitle":173,"officialTitle":174,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":175,"healthyVolunteers":90,"sex":17,"minAge":176,"maxAge":91,"enrollmentInfo":177,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":179,"briefSummary":180,"conditions":181,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":183,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":184,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":185,"startDateStruct":187,"completionDateStruct":189,"leadSponsor":191,"locationsCount":52},"100627329","the-effectiveness-of-ergonomics-intervention-program-to-reduce-the-risk-factors-of-musculoskeletal-100627329","NCT07447219","The Effectiveness of Ergonomics Intervention Program to Reduce the Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal","The Effectiveness of Ergonomics Intervention Program to Reduce the Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Dubai Healthcare Workers in Dubai (UAE)","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Dental healthcare workers currently active in their professional roles.\n* Minimum of one year of professional experience to ensure adequate occupational exposure.\n* Age range between 25 and 65 years to focus on the working-age population most at risk.\n* Consent to participate in the study.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Individuals on extended leave or not currently practicing.\n* History of upper limb injuries unrelated to work.\n* Presence of neurological or rheumatological conditions.\n* Severe systemic diseases such as multiple sclerosis or stage II hypertension.\n* Recent surgeries involving the neck or shoulder.\n* Pregnancy.","25 Years",{"count":178,"type":22},110,[25],"This study evaluates an ergonomics intervention to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among dental healthcare workers in Dubai government hospitals, where up to 90% prevalence affects the lower back, neck, shoulders, and upper extremities due to repetitive tasks and postures. Using a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) across three hospitals (55 participants per intervention\u002Fcontrol group), it assesses MSD prevalence\u002Fseverity, mental health, physical activity, and KAP scores at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up. Analyses include logistic regression, ANOVA, and GEE. Expected outcomes: identify predictors and demonstrate intervention efficacy via education, environmental, and behavioral changes, informing UAE occupational health policies.",[182],"Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders","RECRUITING","2026-02-25",{"date":186,"type":45},"2026-03-03",{"date":188,"type":45},"2024-03-01",{"date":190,"type":22},"2027-03-30",{"name":192,"class":51},"Universiti Putra Malaysia",{"id":194,"slug":195,"hasResults":11,"nctId":196,"briefTitle":197,"officialTitle":198,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":199,"healthyVolunteers":90,"sex":17,"minAge":61,"maxAge":91,"enrollmentInfo":200,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":202,"briefSummary":203,"conditions":204,"keywords":209,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":216,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":217,"startDateStruct":219,"completionDateStruct":220,"leadSponsor":222,"locationsCount":52},"100607914","the-prevalence-of-neck-and-low-back-pain-in-fmstrc-staff-at-the-uwi-mona-100607914","NCT07194746","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain With a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Spine-Specific and Non-Spine Specific Exercise Interventions in Staff of the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching & Research Complex at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica: A Two-Phase Study","Inclusion Criteria\n\n1. All full time academic\u002Foffice\u002Fsupplementary\u002Fancillary staff employed to the Faculty of Medical Science, Training and Research Complex, UWI, Mona.\n2. Individuals with a willingness to adhere to exercise program given in a handout.\n3. Individuals age 18-65\n4. Individuals with at least 1 year experience in their current position.\n\nExclusion Criteria\n\n1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery\n2. Individuals previously diagnosed with a spine pathology\n3. Individuals currently receiving physiotherapy for a spine problem",{"count":201,"type":22},200,[25],"The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among full-time staff at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex (FMSTRC), The University of the West Indies, Mona. It also seeks to assess staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding spine health and to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week standardised spine-specific exercise programme in reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among those experiencing neck and low back pain. The study will be conducted in two phases using a descriptive cross-sectional design followed by a prospective randomised controlled trial, in which participants reporting pain will be allocated to either a spine-specific exercise intervention group or a non-spine-specific exercise control group for comparative analysis of outcomes.",[28,205,39,206,207,208,155],"Back Pain","Low Back Pain","Spine","Work Related Illnesses",[210,211,212,213,214,215],"neck pain","back pain","Musculoskeletal pain","low back pain","spinal health","work related musculoskeletal disorders","2026-02-20",{"date":218,"type":45},"2026-02-24",{"date":165,"type":22},{"date":221,"type":22},"2027-03-31",{"name":223,"class":51},"The University of The West Indies",{"id":225,"slug":226,"hasResults":11,"nctId":227,"briefTitle":228,"officialTitle":229,"acronym":230,"eligibilityCriteria":231,"healthyVolunteers":90,"sex":17,"minAge":61,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":232,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":234,"briefSummary":235,"conditions":236,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":41,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":238,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":239,"startDateStruct":241,"completionDateStruct":243,"leadSponsor":245,"locationsCount":4},"100622349","workstation-ergonomics-program-at-al-baha-university-100622349","NCT07382466","Workstation Ergonomics Program at Al-Baha University","Workstation Ergonomics Intervention to Reduce Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among University Employees","ERG-ABU","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Adults aged 18-55 years.\n* Affiliated with Al-Baha University (staff, or faculty) and regularly use a computer workstation (≥3 hours\u002Fday or ≥15 hours\u002Fweek).\n* Able to read and complete the online questionnaire and provide informed consent.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Current severe musculoskeletal disorder or recent major injury\u002Fsurgery that markedly limits daily activities or requires ongoing medical treatment.\n* Diagnosed neurological or rheumatologic condition affecting the musculoskeletal system (e.g., severe radiculopathy, inflammatory arthritis).\n* Pregnancy (if you prefer to exclude it).\n* Participation in another ergonomics intervention program during the study period.",{"count":233,"type":22},100,[25],"This study evaluates a workstation ergonomics program at Al-Baha University aimed at reducing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among university employees who use computers regularly. The program includes an ergonomics self-assessment of the workstation, individualized guidance on proper workstation setup and posture, and practical recommendations to improve daily work habits. Participants will be followed for approximately four weeks, and changes in musculoskeletal symptoms and related outcomes will be assessed before and after the program, compared with a usual-practice control group.",[30,99,237],"Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders","2026-02-01",{"date":240,"type":45},"2026-02-04",{"date":242,"type":22},"2026-02-10",{"date":244,"type":22},"2026-04-10",{"name":246,"class":51},"Al-Baha University"]