Clinical trials: Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal Pain, Work Related Stress
Physiatrist Ergonomic Intervention on Work Related Musculoskeletal Pain in Surgeons
The goal of this randomized control trial is to learn if physical therapy coaching and education improves work-related muscle pain in surgeons more than education alone. The main focuses of this study are to: 1.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Work Related Stress, Quality of Life, Grip
- Trial name
- NCT05946018
- Testing
- Educational video on ergonomics, Verbal physical therapy coaching sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Robotic Surgery, Microsurgery
Performance of Robotic Microsurgery Systems
The goal of this preclinical trial is to learn about the benefits and limitations of novel robotic devices for microsurgery, based on different levels of microsurgical experience.
- Conditions
- Robotic Surgery, Microsurgery, Anastomosis
- Trial name
- NCT06146023
- Testing
- Robotic anastomosis (Symani surgical system and RoboticScope), Conventional anastomosis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Occupational Problems
Effectiveness of Computer-Aided Versus Clinical Simulation Sessions on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Ergonomics
A healthy dentist is one of the most important components of a successful dental practice. It is estimated that more than half of practitioners have some kind of painful work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04467788
- Testing
- Computer-aided sessions, Clinical simulation sessions
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Surgery, Laparoscopic
The Effect of an Ergonomic Educational Intervention on Laparoscopic Surgeons' Ergonomic Risk Scores (ErgoEd)
This study aims to determine whether education of surgeons can reduce the physical strain of performing surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is known to be beneficial for patients but can cause both short- and long-term musculoskeletal…
- Trial name
- ErgoEd (NCT06622980)
- Testing
- Education
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Surgery, Aging
Preparing Older Adults for Major Surgery With Preoperative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments
The researchers will conduct observations, interviews, and focus groups with clinicians, staff and patients of the Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) clinic, which conducts preoperative comprehensive geriatric…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Aging, Health Care Utilization, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT06184919
- Testing
- Process Mapping: Observations, Process Mapping: Interviews, Process Mapping: Focus Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Worker Disease, Agricultural
Ergonomics and First Aid Training for Children of Seasonal Agricultural Worker Families
The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of ergonomic awareness and first aid training given to children of seasonal agricultural worker families.
- Trial name
- NCT06662838
- Testing
- Ergonomics Awareness and First Aid Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University
Musculoskeletal Diseases
The Effect of a Structured Personalised Ergonomic Intervention for Hospital Nurses With Musculoskeletal Complains
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a structured personalised ergonomic intervention program for hospital nurses with musculoskeletal complains.
- Trial name
- NCT01451567
- Testing
- Ergonomic plan
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Navah Ratzon
Occupational Injuries
Simulation for Operating Room Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with, and work within an environment. This idea is especially important in a setting such as the operating room (OR), which can be both physically and mentally challenging.
- Trial name
- SORE (NCT05541354)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Comparison Between Automated and Manual Component Impaction in Total Hip Arthroplasty
This study will investigate and evaluate the ergonomic impaction and the operational efficiency of the KINCISE™ impaction system in comparison with the manual impaction of a handheld traditional mallet in total hip arthroplasty…
- Trial name
- KINCISE (NCT05480813)
- Testing
- Automated KINCISE™ impaction system versus handheld traditional mallet, Efficiency and ergonomics analysis and physical assessments
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DEO NV
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Ergonomic Brace Wear for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
This study assesses the effectiveness of a new scoliosis brace design for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients, named Ergonomic Brace, by comparing the outcome with hard brace in terms of three aspects: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT03617120
- Testing
- Ergonomic Brace vs hard brace
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Application Based Behavior Nudging Active Breaks Versus Conventional Ergonomic Education for Thoracic Mobility and Neck Pain in Office Workers
This study is about neck pain and upper-back movement in office workers. Sitting for long hours and working on computers can contribute to neck and upper-back discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT07791706
- Testing
- App Based Behavior Nudging Active Breaks, Conventional Ergonomic Education and Exercise
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Children, Musculoskeletal Disorder
Musculoskeletal Problems in School Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During COVID-19 pandemic, in the lockdown period, reduced physical activity and obesity were reported in children. In Turkey, face to face education was ceased after March 16, till the end of the previous academic year and…
- Trial name
- NCT04954612
- Testing
- Questionnaire study (Cross-sectional analytical clinical research)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1,225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Sharps Injuries
A Study of VAX-ID® 2200, a New Device for Intradermal Injections
The researchers are doing this study to find out whether the VAX-ID® 2200 device is safe and easy to use for healthcare professionals who give intradermal injections.
- Trial name
- NCT07898111
- Testing
- VAX-ID® 2200
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cystic Fibrosis
Study to Validate the Instructions for Use of TOBI® Podhaler™ in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The purpose of this actual use human factors (HF) study is to validate the approved US TOBI Podhaler Instructions for Use (IFU), by establishing that the IFU effectively communicates the information necessary to achieve safe and…
- Trial name
- NCT02178540
- Testing
- Tobi Podhaler
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Diseases
Dental Loupes in Pediatric Dentistry Practice Affect Ergonomic Posture
This study aims to investigate the effect of wearing DL on the working posture of pediatric dentists.
- Conditions
- Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Pediatric Dentistry
- Trial name
- ergonomy (NCT06799585)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Ergonomic Classroom Furniture on the Printing Legibility of Elementary Students With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this pilot study is to gather the data needed to do a larger research study to determine whether children with cerebral palsy print better sitting at an ergonomically-designed, custom-fitted school desk or at an…
- Trial name
- NCT00465686
- Testing
- ergonomic chair and desk (Q-Learn Classic Chair and Q-Learn Desk), ergonomic desk and chair (Q-Learn Desk)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life
Multifaceted Physioterapeutic Intervention at Workplace
BACKGROUND: Individual approaches at the workplace might not be sufficient to control Work Related Musculoskeletal Diseases (WMSDs) since they are multifactorial and refractory cases might need an additional rehabilitation…
- Trial name
- NCT02636309
- Testing
- physical therapy at work
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Ergonomics
The Effect of Poorly Designed School Furniture on Children's Head and Scapulae Postures
investigate the compatibility of school furniture design
- Trial name
- NCT04758832
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
Musculoskeletal Strain, Ergonomics
Ergonomic Challenges for Surgeons; The Problem and Solutions
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are highly prevalent among surgeons. Despite growing awareness, there remains a lack of detailed data on the specific postures that contribute to ergonomic risk, particularly within…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Strain, Ergonomics, Posture
- Trial name
- NCT06938958
- Testing
- Video and Motion Analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
Procedural Complication, Competence
Ergonomics in Ultrasound Procedures
The study will compare two different positions of the ultrasound machine during simulated CVC positioning. The position of the ultrasound machine will be randomized.
- Trial name
- NCT06417021
- Testing
- Frontal Ultrasound Machine, Lateral Ultrasound Machine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova