Clinical trials: Ergonomics
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Soft Active Back Exosuit to Reduce Workplace Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a wearable back exosuit can make it safer and easier for workers who bend, lift, and lower objects in an industrial setting.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05802914
- Testing
- Back Exosuit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University
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
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain
Surgeon Ergonomics in Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Vs Standard Laparoscopic Surgery
Musculoskeletal injuries amongst surgeons are prevalent. This project will determine whether Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic surgery (RALS) offers superior benefits to surgeon's musculoskeletal health than standard laparoscopic…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain, Fatigue; Muscle, Heart, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- MURALS (NCT04477746)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lancaster University
Lumbopelvic Pain
Effects of Two Different Kinesio Taping Applications on Pain and Functional Mobility in Pregnants With Lumbopelvic Pain
This study evaluates and compares the effects of two different kinesio taping applications on pain and functional mobility in pregnancy related lumbopelvic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04139603
- Testing
- Lumbopelvic kinesio taping, Abdominal supported lumbopelvic kinesio taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Healthy
Ergonomic Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers Turkish Version, Validity and Reliability Study
Today, there is a relationship between the increase in the use of electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06108700
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Predictors of Pressure Pain Thresholds
Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether office-related strain risk, head and neck working posture, and weekly screen time predict the mean pressure pain threshold (PPT) at latent trigger points (LTrPs) in…
- Conditions
- Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius), Pain Threshold, Trigger Points, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT07874230
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Work Injury, Work-related Illness
Effectiveness of Exercises Given Along With Ergonomics Training in Textile Workers
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomic training and exercise training given to workers in a textile factory.
- Trial name
- NCT06484569
- Testing
- Control, exercise and cranio sacral therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
we Search for the Effect of Ergonomic Practices on Quality of Breastfeeding
Effect of Ergonomic Practices on Quality of Breastfeeding
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of ergonomic practices on quality of breastfeeding among primiparous.
- Trial name
- NCT07098702
- Testing
- educational sessions and booklet, No Interventions
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Personal Protective Equipment
A Human Factors Simulation Study Protocol for the Assessment of Usability of Innovative Personal Protective Equipment
Background: Many factors influence Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance for use in health care, specifically the PPE usability and related human factors.
- Trial name
- NCT06266078
- Testing
- Innovative PPE, Traditional PPE
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Ergonomics
These Studies Assess Surgeons' Physical and Ergonomic Workloads. Study 1 Compares Laparoscopic vs. Hugo RAS Robotic Approaches for Rectal Resection. Study 2 Compares Hugo RAS vs. Da Vinci Xi for Prostatectomy. Both Track Physiological Stress, Surgical Strain Phases, and Exerted Force.
The ERGOROB (ERGOnomics in surgical ROBotics) study is an observational research project focused on the physical well-being of surgeons.Why is this study important?Surgeons perform complex, lengthy procedures that can lead to…
- Trial name
- ERGOROB (NCT07479121)
- Testing
- surgical approach
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Musculoskeletal Injury, Musculoskeletal Illness
Reducing Musculoskeletal Stresses and Work-related Injuries Among Allied Health Professionals in Surgical Care
1. What are the risk factors that contribute to musculoskeletal injuries and fatigue on allied health professionals in surgical care (e.g. scrub nurses, surgical assistants, and circulating nurses)? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT02597959
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Pain
Effectiveness of Ergonomics Training and Exercise in Esports Players
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomics training and exercise in e-sports players.
- Trial name
- NCT06415578
- Testing
- ergonomics training, Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Ergonomics, Occupational Injuries
Effect of the "EMS Back-Up" Ergonomic Program on Paramedics' Manual Handling Safety.
Effect of the "EMS Back-Up" Ergonomic Program on Paramedics' Manual Handling Safety.
- Conditions
- Ergonomics, Occupational Injuries, EMS Exposures or Injuries of EMS Personnel
- Trial name
- NCT07502131
- Testing
- EMS Back-Up Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Health of the Upper Extremity in Emerging Health Professionals
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most expensive upper extremity work-related musculoskeletal disorder, impacting 10 million people annually and costing employers up to $113,695 per incident.
- Trial name
- NCT02587897
- Testing
- Academic Coursework, Work-Related Hand Activities
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Neck Pain, Back Pain
Effectiveness of Exercise Given With Ergonomics Training in Tea Workers
The aim of our study is to investigate the effectiveness of exercise against work-related musculoskeletal disorders in tea workers.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Back Pain, Work-related Illness
- Trial name
- NCT06407453
- Testing
- control, exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Ergonomic Risk Perception
Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Ergonomic Factors in Midwifery Students
The aim of this observational study is to assess regional musculoskeletal discomfort, ergonomic risk perception, and protective ergonomic behaviors among undergraduate midwifery students at Mardin Artuklu University, Türkiye.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Ergonomic Risk Perception, Protective Ergonomic Behaviours, Clinical Task Exposure
- Trial name
- NCT07873567
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 323 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu University
Other Obstetric Trauma - Delivered
Safe Delivery Using a Belt on the Belly of Pregnant Woman
Safety of natural, vaginal labor for parturient, fetus and newborn is one of most important goal among obstetricians, midwifes, scientific society all over the world.
- Trial name
- SDB (NCT01566331)
- Testing
- Baby-guardTM
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova
Occupational Diseases
The Relationship Between Ergonomic Knowledge of Healthcare Professionals and Musculoskeletal Disorders
This study aims to investigate the relationship between the ergonomic awareness levels of Healthcare Workers and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06843798
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
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