Clinical trials: Ergonomics
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
The Effectiveness of Ergonomics Intervention Program to Reduce the Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal
This study evaluates an ergonomics intervention to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among dental healthcare workers in Dubai government hospitals, where up to 90% prevalence affects the lower back, neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07447219
- Testing
- Educational intervention program to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Office Desk Ergonomics
Thermal Comfort of Different Desktop Materials
The aim of this study is to test the suitability of different types of desk surfaces. The investigators will test 10 different surfaces (oak-ruff, oak-varnished, oak-oiled, spruce-ruff, spruce-varnished, spruce-oiled…
- Trial name
- Materials (NCT03733366)
- Testing
- Desk surface
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Work Ability, Occupational Health
The Esbjerg Cohort - A Cross-sectional Study About Work Ability and Musculoskeletal Pain in 55 to 70 Years Old Workers
The overall aim of this study is to investigate how work with physical demands affects the physical capacity, work ability, labor market affiliation, pain and self-reported health in the oldest group of workers.
- Conditions
- Work Ability, Occupational Health, Physical Capacity, Occupational Exposure
- Trial name
- NCT05811767
- Testing
- Health Examination
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neck Pain
Evaluation of Ergonomic Risks and the Effect of Patient Education on Musculoskeletal Complaints, Posture and Breathing Awareness in Bank Employees
This study aims to evaluate ergonomic risks among bank office employees and to investigate the effects of patient education and breathing exercises on musculoskeletal complaints, posture, ergonomic awareness and breathing…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Postural Problems
- Trial name
- NCT07481838
- Testing
- Ergonomic Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
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 Diseases or Conditions
Ergonomic Benefits From Robotically Assisted Laparoscopy for Hysterectomies and Other Indications
This is a prospective, single-center, observational clinical trial at the Department of Women's Health of the University Hospital Tübingen.
- Trial name
- ERCON (NCT06109753)
- Testing
- Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery, Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
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
Sedentary Lifestyle
Effects of Adjustable School Furniture
The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of mismatch between students and school furniture and to assess the effects of adjustable furniture on sedentary behavior, physical activity levels, and sitting posture in students.
- Trial name
- NCT03653767
- Testing
- Adjustable Furniture
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
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
Physical Inactivity, Healthy
Effects of Training on Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Health Improvement
Aging causes various changes in the body. This, together with a sedentary lifestyle, can lead to health problems such as loss of muscle mass and strength, bone mineral density and cardiovascular capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT05331794
- Testing
- Training on BIOFIT-Park, Training on gym park equipament
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
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
Anesthesia Ergonomics, Anesthesia Airway Management
Effect of Anesthesia Equipment Position on Anesthesiologists' Performance
The purpose of this study is to determine if the position of the anesthesia machine affects the ability of anesthesiologists to manage a crisis situation and perform critical tasks.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia Ergonomics, Anesthesia Airway Management, Simulation in Training Center
- Trial name
- NCT07518849
- Testing
- Simualted laryngospasm crisis
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
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 Health, Posture
Experiential Learning vs Traditional Ergonomic Training in Logistics Workers
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are common occupational health problems among industrial workers, particularly manual material handlers involved in repetitive lifting and physical tasks.
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Posture, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07745400
- Testing
- Experiential Learning-Based Ergonomic Training Program, Traditional Ergonomic Seminar Education
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ergonomic Risk Exposure
Posture Exercises and Ergonomics Education
The goal of this observational study is to learn if a combination of postural exercise programs and ergonomics education can provide protective and therapeutic effects against work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in…
- Conditions
- Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ergonomic Risk Exposure, Postural Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07475819
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Muskuloskeletan Pain
Ergonomic Evaluation of Microscopic Ear Surgery With Exoskeleton: A Single Site Non-blinded Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether an exoskeleton system can reduce musculoskeletal strain and pain during microscopic ear surgery in ENT surgeons performing tympanomastoid and related microscopic ear…
- Trial name
- ExoskeletonEar (NCT07919080)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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
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
Work-related Illness
Effectiveness of Exercises Given Along With Ergonomics Training in Construction Workers
This research aims to examine the effectiveness of exercises given along with ergonomics training in construction workers.
- Trial name
- NCT07157800
- Testing
- ergonomics training, exercise + ergonomics training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Sedentary, Overweight
Efficacy of a Combined Ergonomic Health Promotion Intervention on Employee Health
Our objective in this pilot study is to test the combined effect of a) replacing office workers' sedentary workstations with active workstations (LifeBalance Station) and b) optimizing computer workstation ergonomics on daily…
- Trial name
- NCT02071420
- Testing
- Active Workstation Intervention, Ergonomic Intervention, Email Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa