Musculoskeletal DiseasesNCT07088965
Musculoskeletal Disorders of Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Work-related Injury, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Work-related Injury
- What is being tested?
- 16 / 5.000 survey application
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 May 2025to 15 May 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited.
Who may be able to join
- Being between 25 and 60 years of age
- Having a stable professional career
Who cannot join
- Having physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia
- Being retired
- Being an undergraduate student
- Having a history of any major accident, trauma, or medical condition causing permanent musculoskeletal disability
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, 14100
Serdar KILINÇ, +90 5055913181, drserdarkilinc@hotmail.com
About this study
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training.
Read the detailed description
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as disorders of the muscles, tendons, peripheral nerves, or vascular systems that are not directly caused by an acute or sudden event. Painful disorders of the musculoskeletal system resulting from movements in work activities are referred to as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and are often associated with a lack of recovery time and strenuous repetition. Implementing the strict rules and precautions outlined in ergonomic guidelines is essential to prevent the onset of MSDs.
MSDs are one of the most common occupational disorders among dentists. The dental profession can be physically and mentally demanding due to the numerous therapeutic procedures and the need for concentration during treatment sessions.
Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training. The null hypothesis was established as there is no difference in the prevalence of SSB and ergonomics knowledge level among dentists specializing in different branches.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Work-related Injury
- Being tested
- 16 / 5.000 survey application
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
16 / 5.000 survey applicationOther
Participants will be administered a self-administered questionnaire containing basic demographic information, questions on job profile and lifestyle practices, as well as the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNA).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists | Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited. Receives: Other: 16 / 5.000 survey application |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Standardized Nordic Questionnaire
The Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is a self-administered tool that investigates musculoskeletal symptoms (pain, discomfort, numbness) in nine anatomical regions over three time periods: the past 12 months, the past 7 days, and the day of the survey. A body chart illustrating these regions - neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, elbows, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees, and ankles/feet - is used, and responses are recorded as yes or no.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jul 2025
- Study start15 May 2025
- Primary completion30 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 May 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityThe 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Serdar Kilinc, Abant Izzet Baysal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07088965
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AIBU-FTR-SK-12
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 1 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Musculoskeletal Disorders of Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07088965
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AIBU-FTR-SK-12
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Work-related Injury
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Jul 2025 (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.
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training.
Detailed description
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as disorders of the muscles, tendons, peripheral nerves, or vascular systems that are not directly caused by an acute or sudden event. Painful disorders of the musculoskeletal system resulting from movements in work activities are referred to as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and are often associated with a lack of recovery time and strenuous repetition. Implementing the strict rules and precautions outlined in ergonomic guidelines is essential to prevent the onset of MSDs.
MSDs are one of the most common occupational disorders among dentists. The dental profession can be physically and mentally demanding due to the numerous therapeutic procedures and the need for concentration during treatment sessions.
Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training. The null hypothesis was established as there is no difference in the prevalence of SSB and ergonomics knowledge level among dentists specializing in different branches.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists | – | Other: 16 / 5.000 survey applicationPostgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being between 25 and 60 years of age
- Having a stable professional career
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia
- Being retired
- Being an undergraduate student
- Having a history of any major accident, trauma, or medical condition causing permanent musculoskeletal disability
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 / 5.000 survey applicationParticipants will be administered a self-administered questionnaire containing basic demographic information, questions on job profile and lifestyle practices, as well as the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNA). | Other | Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists |
Primary outcome
Standardized Nordic Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
The Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is a self-administered tool that investigates musculoskeletal symptoms (pain, discomfort, numbness) in nine anatomical regions over three time periods: the past 12 months, the past 7 days, and the day of the survey. A body chart illustrating these regions - neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, elbows, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees, and ankles/feet - is used, and responses are recorded as yes or no.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Apr 2026.
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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.
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 Diseases and Work-related Injury, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University 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 2 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Apr 2026. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Standardized Nordic 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 1 Apr 2026.