Musculoskeletal DisordersMSDsNCT07276516
Psychosocial Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders in Academicians
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Disorders, run by University of Yalova at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
the prevalence of occupational stress and burnout is very high among academicians. Previous studies examining MSDs in academicians have focused more on physical factors such as physical activity levels and ergonomics, while interest in psychosocial factors has been limited. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- How many people
- 99 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Jan 2025to 20 Jul 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Academicians who worked as academic staff at Yalova University for the past six months
Who may be able to join
- volunteering to participate,
- having worked as academic staff at Yalova University for the past six months,
- being able to understand and speak Turkish
Who cannot join
- who wished to withdraw from the study,
- those with a history of fracture or soft tissue injury in any body region within the past 12 months,
- congenital spinal disorders, scoliosis, rheumatoid diseases, cancer, surgery, chronic internal organ pain, long-term use of analgesic or psychiatric medications, - those working in departments without students
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Investigation of the Effects of Academic Stress and Burnout on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Academicians
the prevalence of occupational stress and burnout is very high among academicians. Previous studies examining MSDs in academicians have focused more on physical factors such as physical activity levels and ergonomics, while interest in psychosocial factors has been limited. To our knowledge, there is no study in the literature that evaluates both MSDs, work stress, and burnout in academicians. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the relationship between MSDs and academic stress, burnout, and work-life balance among academicians.
Read the detailed description
The study aims to investigate psychosocial factors such as academic stress and burnout, which are thought to influence musculoskeletal disorders among academics. As part of the research, data will be collected through questionnaires from volunteer academics at a selected university who have at least six months of teaching experience at the institution. The questionnaire will gather information on musculoskeletal pain, demographic characteristics, stress levels, burnout levels, and work-life balance. After entering the data into the SPSS software, statistical analysis will be conducted. Categorical variables will be presented as numbers (percentages), and numerical variables will be reported as means and standard deviations. To assess correlations, Spearman or Pearson correlation tests and regression analyses will be used. The Chi-square test will be used to compare categorical variables between male and female academics, while the independent samples t-test will be applied for numerical variables if normality is assumed; otherwise, the Mann-Whitney U test will be used. The Shapiro-Wilk test will be conducted to assess the normality of the data. A significance level of p<0.005 will be considered statistically significant.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Keywords
- musculoskeletal disorders, academic stress, burnout, work-life balance
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Academicians | Academicans with muscoloskeletal disorders |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Dawson and colleagues developed an extended version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to obtain more detailed data on the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal disorders. It includes general questions about the history of problems in nine body regions, such as the neck, upper back, shoulders, elbows, hands/arms, lower back, hips, knees, and feet/ankles. The questionnaire was provided along with a body diagram to help participants indicate areas of pain or discomfort. The response options are limited to "yes" and "no." A Turkish cultural adaptation and validity study of the questionnaire has been conducted.
Measured: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
University Academic Staff Work Stress Scale
University Academic Staff Work Stress Scale, developed by Balcı in 1992 and validated for reliability and validity, was used. The scale contains 24 items. The total scale score ranges from 0 to 120, with higher scores indicating lower job satisfaction. The questionnaire has high validity and reliability.
Measured: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory
The Maslach Burnout Inventory was developed by Maslach and Jackson in 1981. The inventory has also been validated and tested for reliability for use in Turkish among academicians. The inventory consists of 22 items and assesses burnout across three subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The emotional exhaustion subscale includes nine items related to fatigue, boredom, and reduced emotional energy. The depersonalization subscale consists of five items concerning detached or impersonal behavior toward care and service recipients. The personal accomplishment subscale comprises eight items and reflects an individual's sense of competence and achievement. Items on the scale are rated on a Likert scale from 0 to 6. Separate scores were obtained for each of the three subscales. High scores on the emotional exhaustion or depersonalization subscales, or low scores on the personal accomplishment subscale, indicate a high level of burnout.
Measured: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Work-Life Balance Scale
The scale, developed and tested for reliability by Taşdelen-Karçkay and Bakalım, evaluates the balance between work and life. It consists of 8 items rated on a 7-point Likert scale, with each item scored from "Strongly Disagree -1-" to "Strongly Agree -7-." Low scores indicate a disruption in work-life balance.
Measured: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Dec 2025
- Study start2 Jan 2025
- Primary completion20 Jul 2025
- Study completion20 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 99 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Yalova
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, ERDİ KAYABINAR, University of Yalova
- Investigators
- Erdi KAYABINAR, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Yalova
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07276516
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024/292
- Acronym
- MSDs
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 28 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 4 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The researchers do not plan to share the data due to concerns about data confidentiality.
Publications
Taşdelen-Karçkay A, Bakalım OJAJoCD. The mediating effect of work-life balance on the relationship between work-family conflict and life satisfaction. 2017;26(1):3-13.
Balcı A. ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRETİM ELEMANININ İŞ STRESİ ÖLÇEĞİ. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES). 1992;26(1):315-34.
Kuorinka I, Jonsson B, Kilbom A, Vinterberg H, Biering-Sorensen F, Andersson G, Jorgensen K. Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Appl Ergon. 1987 Sep;18(3):233-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-6870(87)90010-x.
PubMed 15676628Abbak Y, Toprak E, Çelebi MJUTEKED. A STUDY OF CAREER BARRIERS AND OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT LEVELS OF ACADEMICIANS IN EDUCATION FACULTY ACCORDING TO VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES. 2024;13(2):735-59.
Maslach C, Jackson SEJJoob. The measurement of experienced burnout. 1981;2(2):99-113.
Bongers PM, de Winter CR, Kompier MA, Hildebrandt VH. Psychosocial factors at work and musculoskeletal disease. Scand J Work Environ Health. 1993 Oct;19(5):297-312. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.1470.
PubMed 8296178Ozdinc S, Kayabinar E, Ozen T, Turan FN, Yilmaz S. Musculoskeletal problems in academicians and related factors in Turkey. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019;32(6):833-839. doi: 10.3233/BMR-181171.
PubMed 31403936Ayaz J, Ghaffar T, Iqbal A, Arshad S, Aroofa H, Nasir M, et al. Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors among Faculty Members of Academic Institute: Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences. 2023.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Investigation of the Effects of Academic Stress and Burnout on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Academicians
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07276516
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSDs / 2024/292
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Keywords
- musculoskeletal disorders, academic stress, burnout, work-life balance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 99 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of YalovaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Dec 2025 (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 prevalence of occupational stress and burnout is very high among academicians. Previous studies examining MSDs in academicians have focused more on physical factors such as physical activity levels and ergonomics, while interest in psychosocial factors has been limited. To our knowledge, there is no study in the literature that evaluates both MSDs, work stress, and burnout in academicians. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the relationship between MSDs and academic stress, burnout, and work-life balance among academicians.
Detailed description
The study aims to investigate psychosocial factors such as academic stress and burnout, which are thought to influence musculoskeletal disorders among academics. As part of the research, data will be collected through questionnaires from volunteer academics at a selected university who have at least six months of teaching experience at the institution. The questionnaire will gather information on musculoskeletal pain, demographic characteristics, stress levels, burnout levels, and work-life balance. After entering the data into the SPSS software, statistical analysis will be conducted. Categorical variables will be presented as numbers (percentages), and numerical variables will be reported as means and standard deviations. To assess correlations, Spearman or Pearson correlation tests and regression analyses will be used. The Chi-square test will be used to compare categorical variables between male and female academics, while the independent samples t-test will be applied for numerical variables if normality is assumed; otherwise, the Mann-Whitney U test will be used. The Shapiro-Wilk test will be conducted to assess the normality of the data. A significance level of p<0.005 will be considered statistically significant.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Academicians | – | –Academicans with muscoloskeletal disorders |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Academicians who worked as academic staff at Yalova University for the past six months
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- volunteering to participate,
- having worked as academic staff at Yalova University for the past six months,
- being able to understand and speak Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- who wished to withdraw from the study,
- those with a history of fracture or soft tissue injury in any body region within the past 12 months,
- congenital spinal disorders, scoliosis, rheumatoid diseases, cancer, surgery, chronic internal organ pain, long-term use of analgesic or psychiatric medications, - those working in departments without students
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
The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Time frame: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
Dawson and colleagues developed an extended version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to obtain more detailed data on the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal disorders. It includes general questions about the history of problems in nine body regions, such as the neck, upper back, shoulders, elbows, hands/arms, lower back, hips, knees, and feet/ankles. The questionnaire was provided along with a body diagram to help participants indicate areas of pain or discomfort. The response options are limited to "yes" and "no." A Turkish cultural adaptation and validity study of the questionnaire has been conducted.
University Academic Staff Work Stress Scale
Time frame: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
University Academic Staff Work Stress Scale, developed by Balcı in 1992 and validated for reliability and validity, was used. The scale contains 24 items. The total scale score ranges from 0 to 120, with higher scores indicating lower job satisfaction. The questionnaire has high validity and reliability.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory
Time frame: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory was developed by Maslach and Jackson in 1981. The inventory has also been validated and tested for reliability for use in Turkish among academicians. The inventory consists of 22 items and assesses burnout across three subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The emotional exhaustion subscale includes nine items related to fatigue, boredom, and reduced emotional energy. The depersonalization subscale consists of five items concerning detached or impersonal behavior toward care and service recipients. The personal accomplishment subscale comprises eight items and reflects an individual's sense of competence and achievement. Items on the scale are rated on a Likert scale from 0 to 6. Separate scores were obtained for each of the three subscales. High scores on the emotional exhaustion or depersonalization subscales, or low scores on the personal accomplishment subscale, indicate a high level of burnout.
1 secondary outcome
Work-Life Balance Scale
Time frame: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.
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 4 May 2026.
- BackgroundTaşdelen-Karçkay A, Bakalım OJAJoCD. The mediating effect of work-life balance on the relationship between work-family conflict and life satisfaction. 2017;26(1):3-13.
- BackgroundBalcı A. ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRETİM ELEMANININ İŞ STRESİ ÖLÇEĞİ. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES). 1992;26(1):315-34.
- Background: PubMed 15676628Kuorinka I, Jonsson B, Kilbom A, Vinterberg H, Biering-Sorensen F, Andersson G, Jorgensen K. Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Appl Ergon. 1987 Sep;18(3):233-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-6870(87)90010-x.
- BackgroundAbbak Y, Toprak E, Çelebi MJUTEKED. A STUDY OF CAREER BARRIERS AND OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT LEVELS OF ACADEMICIANS IN EDUCATION FACULTY ACCORDING TO VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES. 2024;13(2):735-59.
- BackgroundMaslach C, Jackson SEJJoob. The measurement of experienced burnout. 1981;2(2):99-113.
- Background: PubMed 8296178Bongers PM, de Winter CR, Kompier MA, Hildebrandt VH. Psychosocial factors at work and musculoskeletal disease. Scand J Work Environ Health. 1993 Oct;19(5):297-312. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.1470.
- Background: PubMed 31403936Ozdinc S, Kayabinar E, Ozen T, Turan FN, Yilmaz S. Musculoskeletal problems in academicians and related factors in Turkey. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019;32(6):833-839. doi: 10.3233/BMR-181171.
- BackgroundAyaz J, Ghaffar T, Iqbal A, Arshad S, Aroofa H, Nasir M, et al. Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors among Faculty Members of Academic Institute: Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences. 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The researchers do not plan to share the data due to concerns about data confidentiality.
Related trials for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Not yet recruitingPhase 2
Extension Study of Safety and Tolerability of DDY391 in Participants With Moderate to Severe Psoriatic Arthritis (CDDY391A12201-extension)
Moderate to Severe Psoriatic Arthritis
RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PTC844 in Participants With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
RecruitingPhase 1/2
A First-in-human Study of KK8123 in Adults With X-linked Hypophosphatemia
X-linked Hypophosphatemia
Recruiting
Effects of Cervicothoracic Mobilization in Patients With Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Not yet recruitingPhase 1
An Ascending Dose Study of DKB903 in Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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.
Erdi KAYABINAR, PhD principal investigator
University of Yalova
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, run by University of Yalova at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 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 4 May 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (time frame: All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07276516, which also lists 8 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 4 May 2026.