Clinical trials: Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis(RCT)
The purpose of the study is to compare the short- and long-term effectiveness of an individualized, resource-oriented joint protection intervention with the standard, problem-oriented joint protection intervention for patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00400868
- Testing
- psycho-educational Joint protection education
- Where
- 4 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Neck Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Turkish Endodontists
This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of neck musculoskeletal symptoms among Turkish endodontists.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Musculoskeletal Disorder of the Neck
- Trial name
- ENDO-NECK (NCT07516782)
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Musculoskeletal
Are we Providing Timely Access to Musculoskeletal Outpatient Therapy Services? An Exploratory Study
Waiting times for NHS services are of growing public interest. This is because accessing some services is getting more difficult, and investigators know that longer waits can result in negative impacts for those waiting.
- Trial name
- MSk EATS (NCT06829875)
- Testing
- wait for outpatient appointment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Chronic Disease, Hypertension
Rehabilitation in Primary Care: A Project to Maximize the Health Status of Adults With Chronic Illness
The purpose of the study is to determine whether occupational therapy and physiotherapy delivered in a primary care setting to adults with chronic illness is effective in improving health.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Hypertension, Back Pain, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00229957
- Testing
- Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Self-management
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Spasticity
Definition, Assessment and Treatment of Spasticity According to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in Flanders, Belgium: A Cross-sectional Qualitative Study.
The definition of spasticity described by Lance in 1980 provided a strong academic foundation for characterizing this neurological symptom.
- Trial name
- NCT06956534
- Testing
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Exercise
Effectiveness of Hippotherapy Simulator in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Recent studies and meta-analysis showed that different exercise plans had greater benefits than no invention group in improving pain, physical function, and disease activity, especially in some studies that involve ankylosing…
- Trial name
- NCT04713813
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise program via hippotherapy mechanical stimulator, Therapeutic home exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Uşak University
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Postoperative Therapy After Interposition Arthroplasty in CMC1
In this randomized controlled trial the investigators want to investigate whether early versus late mobilisation after surgery in the first carpometacarpal joint (CMC1) leads to a faster recovery of hand function.
- Trial name
- NCT01679717
- Testing
- Early mobilisation after CMC1-surgery
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Fibromyalgia, Persian Gulf Syndrome
Effects of Low Dose Naltrexone in Fibromyalgia
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been reported anecdotally to reduce the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, a Chronic Multisystem Illness. The drug may work by regulating natural pain-reducing systems.
- Trial name
- NCT00568555
- Testing
- Low Dose Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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 Health, Sick Leave
Effects of Regulatory Tools on Work Environment and Employee Health
This study evaluates the effects of the Labour Inspection Authority's regulatory tools on workplace exposures to prevent employee ill health.
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Sick Leave, Occupational Exposure
- Trial name
- NCT03855163
- Testing
- Inspection visits, Guidance workshops, Online risk assessment tool
- Where
- 130 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 2,555 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Occupational Health, Norway
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Use of Dynamic Arm Supports to Promote Activities of Daily Living in Individuals With DMD
This study is a longitudinal, randomized control trial evaluating the use of two commercially available dynamic arm support devices (1) Armon Ayura-Kinova and 2) JAECO WREX) to promote participation in activities of daily living…
- Trial name
- NCT03531788
- Testing
- Armon Ayura (Kinova), JAECO Wrex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Roxanna Marie Bendixen
Osteoarthritis Thumb
Intraarticular Steroids, Saline and Occupational Therapy in People With CMC1 Osteoarthritis
A placebo-controlled randomized controlled trial exploring the effect of intraarticular steroids, saline or an occupational therapy intervention in inflammatory carpometacarpal-1 osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- PICASSO (NCT06084364)
- Testing
- Injection of triamcinolone acetonide into the CMC-1 joint, Multimodal Occupational therapy for CMC-1 joint OA
- Where
- 6 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 354 people
- Sponsor
- Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury
Hybrid Approach to Pediatric Rehabilitation
Children and youth recovering from acquired injuries typically receive therapy via in-patient or outpatient rehabilitation (OPR).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06547762
- Testing
- Hybrid approach (in-person and remote) to pediatric rehabilitation: A look beyond the COVID-19 crisis
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Alyn Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital
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
Pain, Back, Pain, Acute
Relieving Pain and Improving Sleep: Evaluating Topical Pain Relief and Sleep Patches
This minimal risk, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved study with functional measurements, will evaluate pain relief and sleep improvement after use of a drug- free, non-invasive…
- Conditions
- Pain, Back, Pain, Acute, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT06505005)
- Testing
- Drug- free, non-invasive patch (FREEDOM or REM Patch) with haptic vibrotactile trigger technology (VTT) Other Names:
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- SuperPatch Limited LLC
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Mental Health Disorder
Virtual Reality Training in Occupational Rehabilitation
Work-related attention bias modification training and virtual reality training in occupational rehabilitation is a multisite pilot study.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Mental Health Disorder, Back Pain, Low, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06410794
- Testing
- Virtual Reality with Beat Saber
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Molde University College
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
Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders, Healthy
Impact in Life Quality of a Educational Program for Prevention of Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders in Workers
The study consists of evaluating the efficacy of an Educational Program for prevention of occupational musculoskeletal problems in workers.
- Trial name
- NCT00874718
- Testing
- educational program, General education
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
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
Sleep, Work Related Stress
Factors Affecting Sleep Quality in Office Workers
This study will focus on the relationship between pillow and mattress factors, musculoskeletal disorders and sleep quality in office workers.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Work Related Stress, Musculoskeletal Pain, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT05974709
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 587 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çankırı Karatekin University