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Musculoskeletal DisordersNCT06190769

Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Monks And Nuns In Egypt

An observational study of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Prevalence, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

1. Sample size will be 400. 2. Age starts from 24 years old and more. 3. Body mass index ( BMI ) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 4. Years of ordination (1-3) years novice or probationary (4-10) years of monasticism. more than 10 years of monasticism. 5. Samples will be selected from several monasteries in Egypt. 6. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 24 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prevalence
How many people
400 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
18 Aug 2023to 3 Mar 2024
How long will I take part?
7 Days
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 24 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: both genders (monks and nuns) randomly selected from different monasteries

Who may be able to join

  • Both genders will include in study.
  • Monks and nuns work in different works administration.
  • Age starts from 24 years old and more.
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2

Who cannot join

  • Monk or nun had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to causes (congenital or traumatic).
  • Monk or nun with previous operation involving locomotor system.
  • Outside body mass index range.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Marian M Zaky, Master contact

01286105941

marianmagdy787@gmil.com

Aida A Nassif, lecturer contact

01222968728

aida.amir@cu.edu.eg

Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Cairo University

    Cairo

    Recruiting

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

  1. Sample size will be 400.
  2. Age starts from 24 years old and more.
  3. Body mass index ( BMI ) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2
  4. Years of ordination
  • (1-3) years novice or probationary
  • (4-10) years of monasticism.
  • more than 10 years of monasticism.
  1. Samples will be selected from several monasteries in Egypt.
  2. All data collected by Arabic version of Nordic questionnaire.
Read the detailed description

Study design: Observation study - cross-sectional survey.

Participants: sample size of monks will be 400 subjects of both genders (monks and nuns) randomly selected from different monasteries, Participants aged from 24 years old and above thought monastic years. As:

  • (1-3) years novice or probationary
  • (4-10) years of monasticism
  • more than 10 years of monasticism
Medical subject headings
Musculoskeletal Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06190769
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Observation study - cross-sectional survey.sample size of monks will be 400 subjects of both genders (monks and nuns) randomly selected from different monasteries, Participants aged from 24 years old and above thought monastic years. As: * (1-3) years novice or probationary * (4-10) years of monasticism * more than 10 years of monasticism

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. correlation between the daily life of monks and musculoskeletal disorders by Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

    Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire explains that the daily life of monk affected on musculoskeletal disorders but not prevented him from his praying

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Jan 2024
  2. Study start18 Aug 2023
  3. Primary completion25 Feb 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion3 Mar 2024 (estimated)

Resources

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
400 participants (estimated)
Target duration
7 Days
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06190769
Sponsor's protocol ID
012/004804
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
8 Dec 2023
Last updated
23 Jan 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: nordic questionaire

Publications

  • Vieira ER, Schneider P, Guidera C, Gadotti IC, Brunt D. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A systematic review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016 Aug 10;29(3):417-28. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150649.

    PubMed 26577282

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Prevalence, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 4 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 23 Jan 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 Egypt. 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?

Contact Marian M Zaky, Master (01286105941, marianmagdy787@gmil.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

correlation between the daily life of monks and musculoskeletal disorders by Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06190769, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 23 Jan 2024.

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