Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Ergonomic Challenges for Surgeons; The Problem and Solutions
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Plymouth
Conditions:
Musculoskeletal Strain
Ergonomics
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
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 ergonom...
Detailed Description
Surgeons often spend long hours in physically demanding positions, which can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) such as neck, shoulder, and back pain. These issues can impact a sur...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Surgeons performing gastro-intestinal (GI) surgery
- Surgeons assisting GI surgery
- Open, laparoscopic and robotic GI operation
- Informed consent from surgeon
- Informed consent from patient
Exclusion
- Pre-existing severe practice-limiting musculoskeletal disorder
- Surgeon not consenting to participation
- Patient not consenting to participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06938958
Start Date
June 1 2025
End Date
August 1 2026
Last Update
April 22 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Derriford Hospital
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom, PL6 8DH