Musculoskeletal DisordersNCT05578937
Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychosocial Problem, run by Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
The aim is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Italian health professionals by analysing demographic and psychosocial factors. In addition, the impact of the symptoms detected on the quality of life and physical and mental health was analyzed. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Psychosocial Problem
- How many people
- 291 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2022to 30 Jun 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The population is represented by all the health workers of the inpatient wards (clinics are excluded as the staff inserted may already be unsuitable for handling loads)
Who may be able to join
- health personnel who were active in clinical practice during the study period from January to June 2022.
- All health professionals who signed the informed consent
- Health professionals in service in the wards for at least 12 months from the date of sending the questionnaire.
Who cannot join
- Health workers with unsuitability for handling loads
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Italy1 site
Azienda ospedaliera nazionale SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo
Alessandria, 15121
About this study
Official title: Correlation Between Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals in the Hospital Setting
The aim is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Italian health professionals by analysing demographic and psychosocial factors. In addition, the impact of the symptoms detected on the quality of life and physical and mental health was analyzed. All health workers on duty in hospital wards for at least 12 months
Read the detailed description
The online questionnaire sent to the participants was divided into two sections.
The first section concerned the collection of demographic data of the participants (eg age, gender, level of education, work experience, company to which they belong, department, profession, etc.).
The second section concerned the assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, pain, quality of life and assessment of subjective perception of health and assessment of psychosocial factors in the workplace.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Psychosocial Problem
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
musculoskeletal disorders
prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders
Measured: 8 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
demographic and psychosocial factors
prevalence of factors and correlation with musculoskeletal disorders
Measured: 8 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2022
- Study start1 Jan 2022
- Primary completion30 Jun 2022
- Study completion30 Jun 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 291 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Tatiana Bolgeo, PhD, Principal investigator, Azienda Ospedaliera SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy, EU
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05578937
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DISCOFAS
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 11 Oct 2022
- Last updated
- 13 Oct 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Milhem M, Kalichman L, Ezra D, Alperovitch-Najenson D. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A comprehensive narrative review. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2016;29(5):735-47. doi: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.00620.
PubMed 27518884Anderson SP, Oakman J. Allied Health Professionals and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review. Saf Health Work. 2016 Dec;7(4):259-267. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2016.04.001. Epub 2016 Apr 28.
PubMed 27924228Azma K, Hosseini A, Safarian MH, Abedi M. Evaluation of the Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Discomforts and Occupational Stressors Among Nurses. N Am J Med Sci. 2015 Jul;7(7):322-7. doi: 10.4103/1947-2714.161250.
PubMed 26258080
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Oct 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Correlation Between Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals in the Hospital Setting
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05578937
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DISCOFAS
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Psychosocial Problem
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 291 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di AlessandriaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Italian health professionals by analysing demographic and psychosocial factors. In addition, the impact of the symptoms detected on the quality of life and physical and mental health was analyzed. All health workers on duty in hospital wards for at least 12 months
Detailed description
The online questionnaire sent to the participants was divided into two sections.
The first section concerned the collection of demographic data of the participants (eg age, gender, level of education, work experience, company to which they belong, department, profession, etc.).
The second section concerned the assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, pain, quality of life and assessment of subjective perception of health and assessment of psychosocial factors in the workplace.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The population is represented by all the health workers of the inpatient wards (clinics are excluded as the staff inserted may already be unsuitable for handling loads)
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- health personnel who were active in clinical practice during the study period from January to June 2022.
- All health professionals who signed the informed consent
- Health professionals in service in the wards for at least 12 months from the date of sending the questionnaire.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Health workers with unsuitability for handling loads
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
musculoskeletal disorders
Time frame: 8 months
prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders
1 secondary outcome
demographic and psychosocial factors
Time frame: 8 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Oct 2022.
- Background: PubMed 27518884Milhem M, Kalichman L, Ezra D, Alperovitch-Najenson D. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A comprehensive narrative review. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2016;29(5):735-47. doi: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.00620.
- Background: PubMed 27924228Anderson SP, Oakman J. Allied Health Professionals and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review. Saf Health Work. 2016 Dec;7(4):259-267. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2016.04.001. Epub 2016 Apr 28.
- Background: PubMed 26258080Azma K, Hosseini A, Safarian MH, Abedi M. Evaluation of the Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Discomforts and Occupational Stressors Among Nurses. N Am J Med Sci. 2015 Jul;7(7):322-7. doi: 10.4103/1947-2714.161250.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Tatiana Bolgeo, PhD principal investigator
Azienda Ospedaliera SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy, EU
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychosocial Problem, run by Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria at 1 site in Italy.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
musculoskeletal disorders (time frame: 8 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05578937, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Oct 2022.