EndometriosisWork ACHESNCT05770843
Work Ability-Productivity Among Clinical Health Workers Endometriosis Study
An observational study of Endometriosis, run by Birkbeck, University of London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
A qualitative multicentre study protocol. The prospective research explores clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis, experiencing regular pain and their perceptions of work ability-productivity. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Endometriosis
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- Mar 2023to Nov 2023
- 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 65 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis
Who may be able to join
- Women aged between 18-65 years.
- Employed working within a clinical setting health role.
- English speaking.
- Currently working full or part time hours.
- Diagnosis of endometriosis (as reported by participant, as medical records will not be accessed for the purpose of this study).
- Experiences regular endometriosis associated pain.
Who cannot join
- Painful comorbidities.
- Unemployed women.
- Pregnant women.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
Birkbeck, University of London
London
Krystle Thomas Vedat, kthoma12@student.bbk.ac.uk
About this study
Official title: Work Ability-Productivity Among Clinical Health Workers Endometriosis Study (Work ACHES): Protocol
A qualitative multicentre study protocol. The prospective research explores clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis, experiencing regular pain and their perceptions of work ability-productivity.
Read the detailed description
Endometriosis has a significant impact on women at work physically, psychologically, and socially. Notably, pain is the most common reported concern, and considerably reduces work ability and productivity. However, previous research has principally focused on general workers, discounting the varied nature of work roles. Health workers appear to have an increased occupational risk of developing the condition, when compared with other shift workers and the general working population. Taking these findings into account, the prospective WORK ACHES study explores the relationship between clinical health workers' regular endometriosis pain, and their perceptions of work ability-productivity during such events.
This multicentre qualitative study will invite employees with a diagnosis of endometriosis and working in clinical settings, to participate in the study. Recruitment will be carried out through study posters displayed in staff areas and occupational health departments, as well as snowballing methods. Semi-structured interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams to discuss participants' experiences of endometriosis pain at work and their work ability-productivity while symptomatic. Thematic analysis will be performed to interpret the data.
The study has sought ethical approval from Birkbeck University of London's ethics Committee, the Integrated Research Application System and the Health Research Authority. Following the completion of the study, a summary of findings will be shared with participants and agreed hospitals. The full study report will also be disseminated to all parties involved and accessed through the University of London's library thesis collection and published in relevant specialty journals.
- Conditions
- Endometriosis
- Keywords
- Work Ability, Work Productivity, Pain, Clinical Health Workers, Nurses, Doctors
- Medical subject headings
- Endometriosis, Pain
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perception of work ability-productivity during endometriosis associated pain
Semi-structured interviews will be used to examine clinical health workers' perceived work ability-productivity during episodes of endometriosis associated pain.
Measured: Up to 45 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Mar 2023
- Study startMar 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2023 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EndometriosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Other
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Birkbeck, University of London
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Krystle Thomas Vedat, Birkbeck, University of London
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05770843
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 50727
- Acronym
- Work ACHES
- Status last verified
- Mar 2023
- First submitted
- 4 Mar 2023
- Last updated
- 17 Mar 2023
- 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 17 Mar 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Work Ability-Productivity Among Clinical Health Workers Endometriosis Study (Work ACHES): Protocol
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05770843
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Work ACHES / 50727
- Conditions
- Endometriosis
- Keywords
- Work Ability, Work Productivity, Pain, Clinical Health Workers, Nurses, Doctors
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Birkbeck, University of LondonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Mar 2023 (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.
A qualitative multicentre study protocol. The prospective research explores clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis, experiencing regular pain and their perceptions of work ability-productivity.
Detailed description
Endometriosis has a significant impact on women at work physically, psychologically, and socially. Notably, pain is the most common reported concern, and considerably reduces work ability and productivity. However, previous research has principally focused on general workers, discounting the varied nature of work roles. Health workers appear to have an increased occupational risk of developing the condition, when compared with other shift workers and the general working population. Taking these findings into account, the prospective WORK ACHES study explores the relationship between clinical health workers' regular endometriosis pain, and their perceptions of work ability-productivity during such events.
This multicentre qualitative study will invite employees with a diagnosis of endometriosis and working in clinical settings, to participate in the study. Recruitment will be carried out through study posters displayed in staff areas and occupational health departments, as well as snowballing methods. Semi-structured interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams to discuss participants' experiences of endometriosis pain at work and their work ability-productivity while symptomatic. Thematic analysis will be performed to interpret the data.
The study has sought ethical approval from Birkbeck University of London's ethics Committee, the Integrated Research Application System and the Health Research Authority. Following the completion of the study, a summary of findings will be shared with participants and agreed hospitals. The full study report will also be disseminated to all parties involved and accessed through the University of London's library thesis collection and published in relevant specialty journals.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Women aged between 18-65 years.
- Employed working within a clinical setting health role.
- English speaking.
- Currently working full or part time hours.
- Diagnosis of endometriosis (as reported by participant, as medical records will not be accessed for the purpose of this study).
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Painful comorbidities.
- Unemployed women.
- Pregnant women.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Perception of work ability-productivity during endometriosis associated pain
Time frame: Up to 45 minutes
Semi-structured interviews will be used to examine clinical health workers' perceived work ability-productivity during episodes of endometriosis associated pain.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Mar 2023.
- 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.
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 Endometriosis, run by Birkbeck, University of London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 6 inclusion and 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 2023. 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 United Kingdom. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perception of work ability-productivity during endometriosis associated pain (time frame: Up to 45 minutes). 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 17 Mar 2023.