Low back pain.
George E Ehrlich
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14710509Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID03707288
The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in Medical Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
Led by The University of The West Indies · Updated on 2025-09-10
1000
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to identify how common neck and low back pain are among medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also seeks to understand their knowledge, attitude, and practices related to maintaining good spine health. The study uses a prospective randomized control design to evaluate the effects of a standardized spine exercise program on students experiencing these types of pain. Participants found to have neck or low back pain will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A, the clinical control group, will not receive any intervention during the eight-week period. Group B will follow a standardized spine exercise program that includes basic neck and low back exercises three times a week and brief stretching during prolonged sitting. Both groups will be reassessed after eight weeks using questionnaires and pain scales. All participants will complete surveys assessing musculoskeletal discomfort, pain intensity, and their understanding and practices about spine health. Data collection tools include the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and specific questionnaires on knowledge and behavior. Participants' privacy is protected with assigned study numbers, and data will be securely managed. The main outcome measured is the change in CMDQ scores from enrollment to eight weeks. The total study period spans from October 2018 to December 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Neck and Low Back Pain in Medical Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
Who Can Participate
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Enrolled as a medical student at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica between October 1, 2018 and January 2, 2026
- Willing to consent to participate in the study
- Willing to follow the standardized spine exercise program for the study period
You will not qualify if you...
- History of spine surgery
- Previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy
- Unwilling to participate in the study
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Behavioral Intervention
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants with neck or low back pain are randomly assigned to either follow a standardized spine exercise program over an 8-week period or to a control group with no intervention. The exercise program includes simple neck and low back exercises performed three times per week and brief stretching during prolonged sitting.
Assessments at start and end of 8 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex,The University of the West Indies, University Hospital of the West Indies
Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica, JMAAW15
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex, University of The West Indies-Mona Campus
Kingston, Jamaica
Actively Recruiting
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Research Team
P
Paula U. A. Dawson, MBBS, Diplomate ABPMR
S
Shantelle B Peddlar, MBBS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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