Occupational HealthNCT07679386
Work-Related Health Factors in General and Special Education Teachers
An observational study of Occupational Health and Burnout, run by Lokman Hekim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This cross-sectional study aims to compare work-related health outcomes between general education teachers and special education teachers. The study will assess burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and general job satisfaction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Occupational Health, Burnout, Musculoskeletal
- What is being tested?
- Observational assessment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 1 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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: The study population will consist of general education teachers and special education teachers who are actively employed in schools or educational institutions in Türkiye during the data collection period. Eligible participants will be recruited through online distribution of the study questionnaire using professional networks, school-based communication channels, and social media platforms. The study will include teachers who provide direct educational services to students in general education or special education settings. Participants will be classified according to their current teaching assignment as either general education teachers or special education teachers.
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Currently employed as a general education teacher or special education teacher.
- Actively working in a school or educational institution at the time of data collection.
- Able to read and understand Turkish.
- Able and willing to provide informed consent and complete the online questionnaire.
Who cannot join
- Not currently working as a teacher during the data collection period (e.g., on leave, retired, or not actively employed).
- Working in an administrative position only, without active teaching responsibilities.
- Incomplete questionnaire responses that prevent calculation of the main outcome measures.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Lokman Hekim University, Ankara
Ankara, Ankara, 06510
Demet Öztürk, Phd, 05068394288, demett.ozturkk@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Burnout, Occupational Balance, Stress, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, and Pain Characteristics Between General Education and Special Education Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study
This cross-sectional study aims to compare work-related health outcomes between general education teachers and special education teachers. The study will assess burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and general job satisfaction.
Participants will complete an online questionnaire including sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, such as age, sex, teaching experience, working hours, and type of teaching assignment. Standardized self-report measures will be used to evaluate burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, and pain-related characteristics.
The study will examine whether teachers working in special education differ from general education teachers in terms of burnout, stress, occupational balance, musculoskeletal problems, and pain. The findings may help identify occupational health needs among teachers and support the development of preventive strategies for improving their well-being and working conditions.
Read the detailed description
Teachers may be exposed to physical, psychosocial, and organizational demands during their professional activities. These demands may vary according to the characteristics of the educational setting, student population, classroom environment, workload, and responsibilities associated with teaching. Special education teachers may experience additional demands related to individualized instruction, behavioral management, physical assistance, communication needs, and greater emotional involvement with students.
This cross-sectional study will investigate differences in occupational health-related outcomes between general education teachers and special education teachers. The study will focus on burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and job satisfaction. In addition, sociodemographic and work-related characteristics, including age, sex, teaching experience, weekly working hours, type of school, and teaching assignment, will be collected to describe the participants and explore factors potentially associated with the study outcomes.
Data will be collected through an online questionnaire. Participants will complete validated self-report instruments and study-specific questions regarding demographic characteristics, occupational conditions, pain, and musculoskeletal complaints. Teachers will be classified according to whether they work in general education or special education settings.
The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of occupational health needs among teachers working in different educational environments. Identifying differences between these groups may support the development of workplace-based preventive approaches aimed at reducing burnout, stress, musculoskeletal problems, and pain while promoting occupational balance and overall well-being.
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Burnout, Musculoskeletal
- Being tested
- Observational assessment
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observational assessmentOther
Participants completed assessment forms and diaries. No intervention was administered.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers | Teachers currently working in special education settings and providing educational services to students with special educational needs. Participants will complete an online questionnaire assessing burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and job satisfaction, together with sociodemographic and work-related information. No intervention will be administered. Receives: Other: Observational assessment | |
| General Education Teachers | Teachers currently working in general education settings and providing educational services in mainstream schools or classrooms. Participants will complete an online questionnaire assessing burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and job satisfaction, together with sociodemographic and work-related information. No intervention will be administered. Receives: Other: Observational assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Emotional Exhaustion Assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey
Emotional exhaustion will be assessed using the Emotional Exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey. The subscale consists of 9 items rated on a 7-point frequency scale ranging from 0 ("Never") to 6 ("Every day"). Total scores range from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater emotional exhaustion.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1)
Secondary outcomes (4)
Occupational Balance Assessed by the Activity-Rol Balance Questionnaire-11 Turkish Version
Occupational balance will be assessed using the Activity-Rol Balance Questionnaire-11 Turkish Version. The questionnaire consists of 11 items scored from 0 ("Strongly disagree") to 3 ("Strongly agree"). The total score ranges from 0 to 33. Higher scores indicate a higher level of occupational balance.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1)
Pain Intensity Assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale. Participants will rate their current or recent pain intensity on an 11-point scale ranging from 0 ("No pain") to 10 ("Worst imaginable pain"). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1)
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Assessed by the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Musculoskeletal symptoms will be assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The questionnaire evaluates the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms in nine body regions during the previous 12 months and the previous 7 days. Participants will also report whether musculoskeletal symptoms prevented them from performing normal daily activities. Outcomes will be reported as the presence or absence of symptoms for each body region and the number of affected body regions.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1)
Perceived Stress Assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale
Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale. The total score will be calculated according to the scoring instructions of the scale. Higher scores indicate greater perceived stress.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Occupational HealthStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Demet Öztürk, Lokman Hekim University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07679386
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-XX
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Burnout, Occupational Balance, Stress, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, and Pain Characteristics Between General Education and Special Education Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07679386
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026-XX
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Burnout, Musculoskeletal
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim UniversityOther government
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Jul 2026 (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.
This cross-sectional study aims to compare work-related health outcomes between general education teachers and special education teachers. The study will assess burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and general job satisfaction.
Participants will complete an online questionnaire including sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, such as age, sex, teaching experience, working hours, and type of teaching assignment. Standardized self-report measures will be used to evaluate burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, and pain-related characteristics.
The study will examine whether teachers working in special education differ from general education teachers in terms of burnout, stress, occupational balance, musculoskeletal problems, and pain. The findings may help identify occupational health needs among teachers and support the development of preventive strategies for improving their well-being and working conditions.
Detailed description
Teachers may be exposed to physical, psychosocial, and organizational demands during their professional activities. These demands may vary according to the characteristics of the educational setting, student population, classroom environment, workload, and responsibilities associated with teaching. Special education teachers may experience additional demands related to individualized instruction, behavioral management, physical assistance, communication needs, and greater emotional involvement with students.
This cross-sectional study will investigate differences in occupational health-related outcomes between general education teachers and special education teachers. The study will focus on burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and job satisfaction. In addition, sociodemographic and work-related characteristics, including age, sex, teaching experience, weekly working hours, type of school, and teaching assignment, will be collected to describe the participants and explore factors potentially associated with the study outcomes.
Data will be collected through an online questionnaire. Participants will complete validated self-report instruments and study-specific questions regarding demographic characteristics, occupational conditions, pain, and musculoskeletal complaints. Teachers will be classified according to whether they work in general education or special education settings.
The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of occupational health needs among teachers working in different educational environments. Identifying differences between these groups may support the development of workplace-based preventive approaches aimed at reducing burnout, stress, musculoskeletal problems, and pain while promoting occupational balance and overall well-being.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers | – | Other: Observational assessmentTeachers currently working in special education settings and providing educational services to students with special educational needs. Participants will complete an online questionnaire assessing burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and job satisfaction, together with sociodemographic and work-related information. No intervention will be administered. |
| General Education Teachers | – | Other: Observational assessmentTeachers currently working in general education settings and providing educational services in mainstream schools or classrooms. Participants will complete an online questionnaire assessing burnout, occupational balance, perceived stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, pain characteristics, and job satisfaction, together with sociodemographic and work-related information. No intervention will be administered. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population will consist of general education teachers and special education teachers who are actively employed in schools or educational institutions in Türkiye during the data collection period. Eligible participants will be recruited through online distribution of the study questionnaire using professional networks, school-based communication channels, and social media platforms. The study will include teachers who provide direct educational services to students in general education or special education settings. Participants will be classified according to their current teaching assignment as either general education teachers or special education teachers.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Currently employed as a general education teacher or special education teacher.
- Actively working in a school or educational institution at the time of data collection.
- Able to read and understand Turkish.
- Able and willing to provide informed consent and complete the online questionnaire.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not currently working as a teacher during the data collection period (e.g., on leave, retired, or not actively employed).
- Working in an administrative position only, without active teaching responsibilities.
- Incomplete questionnaire responses that prevent calculation of the main outcome measures.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Observational assessmentParticipants completed assessment forms and diaries. No intervention was administered. | Other | General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers |
Primary outcome
Emotional Exhaustion Assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1)
Emotional exhaustion will be assessed using the Emotional Exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey. The subscale consists of 9 items rated on a 7-point frequency scale ranging from 0 ("Never") to 6 ("Every day"). Total scores range from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater emotional exhaustion.
4 secondary outcomes
Occupational Balance Assessed by the Activity-Rol Balance Questionnaire-11 Turkish Version
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1)
Pain Intensity Assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1)
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Assessed by the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1)
Perceived Stress Assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Jul 2026.
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Occupational Health and Burnout, run by Lokman Hekim University 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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jul 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Demet Öztürk, Phd (+905068394288, demett.ozturkk@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Emotional Exhaustion Assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey (time frame: Baseline (Day 1)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 1 Jul 2026.