Clinical trials: Ergonomics, active
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
The Impact of Back-supporting Exoskeletons for Manual Order Picking in Danish Warehouses - The RELAX Project
This study investigates the long-term effects of implementing a passive back-support exoskeleton during manual order-picking work in a real-world warehouse environment.
- Trial name
- RELAX (NCT07561112)
- Testing
- Use of an occupational passive back-exoskeleton
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Shoulder Pain Back Pain Postpartum Period, Back Pain
Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Shoulder-Back Pain and Breastfeeding Ergonomics in Breastfeeding Mothers
The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial and mothers in the intervention group will receive training on posture correction,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain Back Pain Postpartum Period, Back Pain, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07104227)
- Testing
- body mechanics training, to inform
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
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
Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
A Study of the Acceptability and Performance of Wearables for Atrial Fibrillation Screening in Older Adults
--- Background and study aim Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular heart rhythm which causes a five-fold increase in the risk of stroke. Approximately one in ten people aged over 70 have AF.
- Trial name
- NCT04715555
- Testing
- Electrocardiogram monitoring, Electrocardiogram recording, Photoplethysmogram monitoring
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cambridge
Current OBGYN Attending, Resident, or Fellow at University Hospitals
Surgical Ergonomics in OBGYN
This is a voluntary research study to implement and assess the efficacy of interventions aimed to improve surgical ergonomics in OBGYN residents, fellows, and attendings and decrease the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal…
- Trial name
- NCT07609420
- Testing
- Surgical Ergonomics Lecture, Pre-Incision Surgical Ergonomics Time Out, Intra-operative stretch breaks
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Ergonomics
Evaluation of the Pedal-Controlled Surgistep Platform to Improve Ergonomics
Primary Aim: Assess improvement in ergonomics and musculoskeletal discomfort with the Surgistep compared to a standard footstool.
- Trial name
- NCT07140835
- Testing
- SurgiStep Platform, Standard Foot stool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Kidney Stones, Urolithiasis
ILY Robotic System vs Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy, ergonomics, and safety of robotic versus manual flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for kidney stone treatment in adult patients undergoing laser lithotripsy.
- Trial name
- iFURS (NCT06996587)
- Testing
- Robotic-Assisted Flexible Ureteroscopy, Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Albert El Hajj
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
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
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
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ergonomic Risk Exposure
Posture Protection Program for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomic Risk in Hospital Cleaning Staff
Cleaning work, particularly in hospital settings, is an occupation that demands high physical load on both the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.
- Trial name
- POSKOP (NCT07590453)
- Testing
- Posture Protection Program
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz 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
Hydration Status and Ergonomic Risk in Frontline Workers
Hydration, Ergonomic Risk, and Fatigue Across Multiple PepsiCo Facilities
Physically demanding occupations require high levels of energy expenditure, mental sharpness, and technical skills, and are often performed in extreme environments during hot/humid summer months.
- Trial name
- NCT07848256
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Pain Management, Ergonomics
COMmunity of Practice And Safety Support for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP)
Home care workers (HCWs) are at-risk for chronic pain and associated problems, including emotional distress, opioid use and misuse, and work-related disability.
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Ergonomics, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- COMPASS-NP (NCT05492903)
- Testing
- COMmunity of Practice And Safety Support for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Occupational Diseases, Work Related Upper Limb Disorder
ARPE Training for Manual Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Ergonomic Knowledge and Practice
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether an Augmented Reality-based ergonomic training module (ARPE) can improve ergonomic knowledge, self-prevention, and self-evaluation practices among adult manual material handling (MMH)…
- Trial name
- ARPE;MMH (NCT06993298)
- Testing
- Augmented Reality Ergonomics Training (ARPE), Conventional Ergonomics Training
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Teknologi Mara
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 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
Kidney Calculi
Effect of Anesthesia Type on Surgeon Workload During Endoscopic Kidney Stone Surgery
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the association between anesthesia type and surgeon-perceived workload and surgical ergonomics in adult patients undergoing flexible ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal…
- Trial name
- RIRS-ERG (NCT07763600)
- Testing
- General Anesthesia (GA), Spinal Anesthesia (SA)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Malatya Governor Research Hospital
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
Textile Worker
Exercise Program Combined With Ergonomic Training in Textile Workers
Most studies in the literature focus on musculoskeletal disorders and pain levels in occupational groups with repetitive workloads, such as textile workers.
- Trial name
- NCT07408401
- Testing
- Supervised Exercise, Home exercise
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University