Muskuloskeletan PainNCT07238946
Musculoskeletal Pain and Its Association With Stress in Medical Students
An observational study of Muskuloskeletan Pain and Stress (Psychology), run by Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate medical students and its association with perceived stress. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any association between musculoskeletal pain and stress in medical students of Pakistan?… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Muskuloskeletan Pain, Stress (Psychology)
- What is being tested?
- Observational assessment only
- How many people
- 790 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2025to 1 Sep 2025
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of medical students enrolled at private and public medical colleges of PAKISTAN, including both males and females from all academic years. Students currently enrolled and providing informed consent are eligible. Students with pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders or those unwilling to participate are excluded
Who may be able to join
- Undergraduate medical students enrolled in MBBS in medical colleges of Pakistan.
- Students present during the data collection period.
Who cannot join
- Students with a previously diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder (e.g., arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia) Incomplete questionnaire responses
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 53700
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and Its Association With Perceived Stress Among Medical Students of Pakistan: a Cross-sectional Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate medical students and its association with perceived stress. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is there any association between musculoskeletal pain and stress in medical students of Pakistan? Participants filled out an online survey questions about their pain frequency and stress experienced.
Read the detailed description
the study is a cross sectional study conducted in Pakistan.
- Conditions
- Muskuloskeletan Pain, Stress (Psychology)
- Being tested
- Observational assessment only
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observational assessment onlyOther
This study is purely observational. Participants will complete a questionnaire regarding musculoskeletal pain. No interventions, treatments, or procedures are administered as part of the study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Medical students | Medical students enrolled in medical colleges of Pakistan participating in a cross sectional survey assesing musculoskeletal pain and associated factors Receives: Other: Observational assessment only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among medical students, assessed using a standardized questionnaire (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire).
Musculoskeletal pain was assessed using a validated questionnaire to determine prevalence and anatomical distribution among participants
Measured: Single assessment during academic year 2025
Secondary outcomes (1)
Association between stress levels and musculoskeletal pain
Stress level was measured using a validated scale ( Perceived Stress Scale) and analyzed for correlation with the presence, severity, and distribution of musculoskeletal pain among participants.
Measured: Single assessment during academic year 2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Nov 2025
- Study start1 Jun 2025
- Primary completion1 Aug 2025
- Study completion1 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Muskuloskeletan PainStudies 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
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 790 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Arfa Umer, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07238946
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSKPainStressMed2025
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: To protect the privacy of participants, IPD will not be shared with other organizations
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and Its Association With Perceived Stress Among Medical Students of Pakistan: a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07238946
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSKPainStressMed2025
- Conditions
- Muskuloskeletan Pain, Stress (Psychology)
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 790 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Services Institute of Medical Sciences, PakistanOther government
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Nov 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.
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate medical students and its association with perceived stress. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is there any association between musculoskeletal pain and stress in medical students of Pakistan? Participants filled out an online survey questions about their pain frequency and stress experienced.
Detailed description
the study is a cross sectional study conducted in Pakistan.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Medical students | – | Other: Observational assessment onlyMedical students enrolled in medical colleges of Pakistan participating in a cross sectional survey assesing musculoskeletal pain and associated factors |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of medical students enrolled at private and public medical colleges of PAKISTAN, including both males and females from all academic years. Students currently enrolled and providing informed consent are eligible. Students with pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders or those unwilling to participate are excluded
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Undergraduate medical students enrolled in MBBS in medical colleges of Pakistan.
- Students present during the data collection period.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students with a previously diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder (e.g., arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia) Incomplete questionnaire responses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Observational assessment onlyThis study is purely observational. Participants will complete a questionnaire regarding musculoskeletal pain. No interventions, treatments, or procedures are administered as part of the study. | Other | Medical students |
Primary outcome
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among medical students, assessed using a standardized questionnaire (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire).
Time frame: Single assessment during academic year 2025
Musculoskeletal pain was assessed using a validated questionnaire to determine prevalence and anatomical distribution among participants
1 secondary outcome
Association between stress levels and musculoskeletal pain
Time frame: Single assessment during academic year 2025
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 20 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. To protect the privacy of participants, IPD will not be shared with other organizations
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Muskuloskeletan Pain and Stress (Psychology), run by Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 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 20 Nov 2025. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among medical students, assessed using a standardized questionnaire (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire). (time frame: Single assessment during academic year 2025). 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 20 Nov 2025.