Clinical trials: Occupational Injuries
Hip Fractures
Tele-rehabilitation Intervention for People Post Hip Fracture - Pilot Study
Most surviving hip-fracture patients experience reduced mobility and lose their functional ability, which increases the risk of complications and rehospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT03300219
- Testing
- Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herzog Hospital
Peripheral Neuropathy Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Median and Ulnar Nerve Function in Tattoo Artists
This case-control study aims to investigate the effects of occupational hand-arm vibration exposure on median and ulnar nerve functions in tattoo artists.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07496398
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Hand Injuries, Edema Arm
Figure-of-Eight Hand, Volumetric Measurements and Reliability in Clinic With Hand Injured Patients
This study determined the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the Figure-of-Eight method on healthy hands, and compared the figure-of-eight measurements to the gold standard volumetric measurements.
- Trial name
- NCT03837951
- Testing
- Figure-of-eight tape measure measurements on both hands, Volumeter measurements
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Silicosis
Oscillation Mechanics of the Respiratory System in Never-smoking Patients With Silicosis
Silicosis is a chronic and incurable occupational disease that can progress independent of the end of exposure. Recent works suggest that the Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) may help to improve our understanding of the changes…
- Trial name
- NCT01725971
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rio de Janeiro State University
Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hyporeactivity and Gulf War Illness
This research project is a follow-up to the prior VA-funded study that found that chronic fatigue reported by many Gulf War veterans may be a symptom of dysfunctional cardiovascular stress response regulation.
- Conditions
- Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00100412
- Testing
- Graded dobutamine infusions, Graded phenylephrine injections, Psychosocial challenge involving socioevaluative public speaking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Work Related Stress
Potential Benefits of the Somatic Psychoeducational Intervention
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore possible benefits and mechanisms through which the Somatic Psychoeducational Intervention can improve health and wellness in health care providers (HCP).
- Trial name
- NCT05766852
- Testing
- Somatic Psychoeducational Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Occupational Injuries
Participatory Organizational Intervention for Improved Use of Assistive Devices for Patient Handling
Epidemiological studies have shown that patient transfer is a risk factor for back pain, back injuries and long term sickness absence, whereas consistent use of assistive devices during patient transfer is associated with reduced…
- Trial name
- IRMA12 (NCT02708550)
- Testing
- Participatory Organizational Intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 625 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Behavioral Treatments for Acute Stress Disorder In Firefighters
This study will develop a treatment for firefighters experiencing symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD). Effective treatments may reduce immediate symptoms and prevent the development of more chronic conditions, such as…
- Trial name
- NCT00183508
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Moral Injury
General Psychological Distress, PTSD, and Co-Morbidities in Healthcare Workers Consequent to Occupational Trauma
It is expected that large numbers of healthcare workers experience a broad range of psychological reactions and symptoms including anxiety, depression, moral distress, and trauma symptoms that will cause both significant…
- Trial name
- NCT04626050
- Testing
- Medical Music, Narrative Writing, Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Occupational Needlestick Injuries
Police Training to Reduce Occupational Needlesticks and HIV Among Substance Users
Background: Policing practices are key drivers of HIV among people who inject drugs (PWID). This study prospectively examines the impact of a police education program (PEP) to align law enforcement and HIV prevention.
- Trial name
- ESCUDO (NCT02444403)
- Testing
- Police Education Program designed to align law enforcement and HIV prevention in Tijuana
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Trauma, Psychological, Moral Injury
Wellness Intervention for Nurses Post Traumatic Growth and Selfcare
Nurses working in home and hospice care settings find their roles emotionally challenging and are at high risk for trauma, strain and fatigue. Such sufferings were high among nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Psychological, Moral Injury, Compassion Fatigue
- Trial name
- WINGS (NCT06674876)
- Testing
- Blog writing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Gulf War Illness, Persian Gulf War Syndrome
Study of Gulf War Illness (GWI) by Comparing GWI and Healthy Veterans
Determine if: genetic differences of CNDP1 gene the previously defined GWI/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (GWI/CFS) cerebrospinal fluid proteome contents psychometric other variables can differentiate between veterans of the 1990-1991…
- Trial name
- NCT00810225
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Suicide Threat, Burnout, Professional
Modified Interactive Screening Program Plus MINDBODYSTRONG: A Mental Health Resiliency Intervention for Nurses
The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention designed to prevent nurse suicide. This randomized controlled trial will test the modified Interactive Screening Program (mISP) alone and the mISP…
- Conditions
- Suicide Threat, Burnout, Professional, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT05582343
- Testing
- MINDBODYSTRONG™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 849 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Clinical Self-Efficacy, Psychological Outcomes
Supportive Care-Based Training and Psychological Outcomes in Midwifery Students
The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of trauma-informed supportive care model training in childbirth and universal supportive care model training in childbirth provided to midwifery students on their…
- Conditions
- Clinical Self-Efficacy, Psychological Outcomes, Secondary Traumatic Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07322484
- Testing
- Universal Continuous Supportive Care Model Training, Trauma-Informed Supportive Care Model Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Harassment, Non-Sexual, Harassment, Sexual
The Use of Mentoring to Promote Well-being for Female SMART Members
Women are highly underrepresented in the construction skilled trades. In addition to facing the industry's well-known physical risks, women are subjected to discrimination, harassment, and skills under-utilization.
- Conditions
- Harassment, Non-Sexual, Harassment, Sexual, Bullying, Workplace, Mental Stress
- Trial name
- NCT04247880
- Testing
- Mentoring program
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ in Patients With Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Insomnia
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy (PSTx) for individuals suffering from chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and REM sleep disorders.
- Conditions
- Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation, REM Behavior Disorder, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Trial name
- PSHW (NCT06644573)
- Testing
- PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ (PSTx), Anesthesia-Induced Sleep Therapy, Diprivan (propofol), Astra-Zeneca
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nyree Penn
Silicosis
Reducing Silica Exposure Among Brick Kiln Workers in Nepal
Inhaling respirable silica increases the risk for silicosis, an incurable and debilitating lung disease. In South Asia, one high-risk industry is brick manufacturing, where more than 4 million manual laborers mold bricks by hand.
- Trial name
- NCT06090370
- Testing
- N95 Respirator, Protective Eyewear, Baseline Survey
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Occupational Injuries, Occupational Diseases
RCT of TRIMOSH Module in Improving Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Food Industries Workers
Introduction: The food and beverages industry contributed a significant income to Malaysia's Gross Domestic Products. The contribution is projected to swell more in the upcoming years.
- Trial name
- TRIMOSH (NCT05571995)
- Testing
- TRIMOSH
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Blast Overpressure Exposure, Blast Injuries
Biomarkers of Brain Health in Blast Overpressure Exposure
The purpose of this study is to learn whether headsets that measure brainwaves can find early signs of changes in brain health in tactical operators who train near explosive blasts.
- Conditions
- Blast Overpressure Exposure, Blast Injuries, Brain Health, Occupational Exposure
- Trial name
- NCT07783048
- Testing
- Blast overpressure exposure during explosive breaching training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurable, Inc
Hip Fractures
Tele-rehabilitation Intervention for People Post Hip Fracture - Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Most surviving hip-fracture patients experience reduced mobility and lose their functional ability, which increases the risk of complications and rehospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT03376750
- Testing
- CO - OP
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herzog Hospital