Musculoskeletal PainNCT04160585
Individual and Work-Related Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain: a Cross-Sectional Study Among Turkish Office Workers
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Physical, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Most studies investigating the risk factors related with musculoskeletal pain have been conducted in European countries and North America, and because of the difference in health, economic, and social systems, their results are not generalizable to countries such as Turkey. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Disability Physical
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2019to 15 Dec 2019
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: A total of 150 participants, who are office workers in Turkey, will be included in the present study.
Who may be able to join
- The participants included in this study will be aged between 18 and 55 years, men or women, an office worker and able to understand and read Turkish as a language.
Who cannot join
- Participants excluded from the study if they have any musculoskeletal disease, a spine curvature disorders such as scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, undergone surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system within the last 1 month, or been pregnant for women.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Bakırkoy, 34147
About this study
Official title: Musculoskeletal Pain Among Turkish Office Workers
Most studies investigating the risk factors related with musculoskeletal pain have been conducted in European countries and North America, and because of the difference in health, economic, and social systems, their results are not generalizable to countries such as Turkey. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the individual and work-related risk factors linked to musculoskeletal pain among Turkish office workers.
Read the detailed description
A total of 150 participants, who are office workers in Turkey, are included in the present study. Data collection will be carried out using the online survey. The online survey link will be shared via social media accounts and via mail. The questionnaire created through Google forms will be delivered to the participants via the link. The link will be active in the data collection process. Before the participants start the questionnaire, they will be asked whether they were willing to participate. The socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, body mass index) and health status (presence of chronic disease, drugs used and history of injury) will be questioned. In addition, the information about the sector, working hours, time spent at work and out of work, additional working hours, break times at the workplace will be collected. The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire will be used to assess musculoskeletal complaints. Participants with musculoskeletal pain will be referred to the assessment questionnaire appropriate for the localization of the region where they feel the most pain. Participants with neck pain will be evaluated with the Neck Disability Scale. Arm-Shoulder-Hand Disability Survey-Short Form will be used for participants with wrist, shoulder or arm pain. Oswestry Disability Index will be used to determine the degree of disability in individuals with low back pain.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Disability Physical
- Being tested
- There is no intervention.
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
There is no intervention.Other
There is no intervention.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) will be used to assess musculoskeletal complaints. NMQ is a questionnaire that evaluates wrist, neck, shoulder and general musculoskeletal complaints with standardized questions. In NMQ; pain and discomfort are questioned in the last 12 months and the last seven days, the mapping of the body in specific nine regions (feet-ankles, knees, thighs, hips, ankles, hands, waist, elbows, back, shoulders, neck) and whether this situation interferes with the usual work. At the end of the NMQ, the participants are encountered by the question of "Do you have any pain related to the musculoskeletal system? and Which region is the most painful?" Surveys of participants who do not feel any pain due to the musculoskeletal system were completed.
Measured: Baseline
Secondary outcomes (3)
Neck Disability Scale
The Neck Disability Scale is based on the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index and consists of 10 topics. Pain sensitivity includes personal care, weight lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work/work, driving, sleep, and social activities. Each question has 6 response options that measure the severity of pain or limitation Scoring is done between 0-5 and the total score is calculated between 0-50. According to the total score, there is no limitation between 0-4 points; Slight limitation of 5-14; Moderate limitation of 15-24; Serious limitations between 25-34; 34 and above are classified as totally restricted.
Measured: Baseline
Arm-Shoulder-Hand Disability Survey-Short Form
Arm-Shoulder-Hand Disability Survey-Short Form (Quick DASH, Q-DASH) will be used for participants with wrist, shoulder or arm pain. Q-DASH is a regional outcome measure developed for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and should include 11 questions, at least 10 of 11 questions should be answered in order to calculate the score of the scale reported to be used instead of DASH. Each question is scored on a 5-point scale and a final score ranging from 0 (no disability) to 100 (severe disability) is calculated.
Measured: Baseline
Oswestry Disability Index
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) will be used to determine the degree of disability in individuals with low back pain. ODI consists of a total of 10 items measuring the severity of pain, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, social life, sleep, travel and pain. Each item is rated between 0-5. As the total score increases, the level of disability increases. The maximum score is 50 points; It is evaluated as severe between 31-50 points, moderate between 11-30 points and mild between 1-10 points. The total score obtained from the patient can be converted to the percentage system and calculated as a percentage.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Nov 2019
- Study start15 Nov 2019
- Primary completion30 Nov 2019
- Study completion15 Dec 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tansu Birinci, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Investigators
- Tansu Birinci, MSc, Principal investigator, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04160585
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10112019
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 9 Nov 2019
- Last updated
- 8 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Musculoskeletal Pain Among Turkish Office Workers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04160585
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10112019
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Disability Physical
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Most studies investigating the risk factors related with musculoskeletal pain have been conducted in European countries and North America, and because of the difference in health, economic, and social systems, their results are not generalizable to countries such as Turkey. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the individual and work-related risk factors linked to musculoskeletal pain among Turkish office workers.
Detailed description
A total of 150 participants, who are office workers in Turkey, are included in the present study. Data collection will be carried out using the online survey. The online survey link will be shared via social media accounts and via mail. The questionnaire created through Google forms will be delivered to the participants via the link. The link will be active in the data collection process. Before the participants start the questionnaire, they will be asked whether they were willing to participate. The socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, body mass index) and health status (presence of chronic disease, drugs used and history of injury) will be questioned. In addition, the information about the sector, working hours, time spent at work and out of work, additional working hours, break times at the workplace will be collected. The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire will be used to assess musculoskeletal complaints. Participants with musculoskeletal pain will be referred to the assessment questionnaire appropriate for the localization of the region where they feel the most pain. Participants with neck pain will be evaluated with the Neck Disability Scale. Arm-Shoulder-Hand Disability Survey-Short Form will be used for participants with wrist, shoulder or arm pain. Oswestry Disability Index will be used to determine the degree of disability in individuals with low back pain.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- A total of 150 participants, who are office workers in Turkey, will be included in the present study.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The participants included in this study will be aged between 18 and 55 years, men or women, an office worker and able to understand and read Turkish as a language.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants excluded from the study if they have any musculoskeletal disease, a spine curvature disorders such as scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, undergone surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system within the last 1 month, or been pregnant for women.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| There is no intervention.There is no intervention. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) will be used to assess musculoskeletal complaints. NMQ is a questionnaire that evaluates wrist, neck, shoulder and general musculoskeletal complaints with standardized questions. In NMQ; pain and discomfort are questioned in the last 12 months and the last seven days, the mapping of the body in specific nine regions (feet-ankles, knees, thighs, hips, ankles, hands, waist, elbows, back, shoulders, neck) and whether this situation interferes with the usual work. At the end of the NMQ, the participants are encountered by the question of "Do you have any pain related to the musculoskeletal system? and Which region is the most painful?" Surveys of participants who do not feel any pain due to the musculoskeletal system were completed.
3 secondary outcomes
Neck Disability Scale
Time frame: Baseline
Arm-Shoulder-Hand Disability Survey-Short Form
Time frame: Baseline
Oswestry Disability Index
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Oct 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Tansu Birinci, MSc principal investigator
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Physical, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The Standardized Scandinavian Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.