NCT06695819

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional study evaluated the ergonomic risks and occupational symptoms among 35 female nail technicians using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
35

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2024

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 15, 2024

Completed
17 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2024

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 16, 2024

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 19, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

November 19, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

17 days

First QC Date

November 16, 2024

Last Update Submit

November 16, 2024

Conditions

Postural; Strain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Quick Exposure Check (QEC)

    Evaluates the ergonomic risk for various body regions (back, neck, wrist/hand, shoulder/arm) using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC).Higher scores indicate worse ergonomic risks.

    0 day

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E)

    0 day

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

The study population consisted of 35 female nail technicians aged between 18 and 40 years, working in 14 manicure salons located across four districts (Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, and Esenyurt) on the European side of Istanbul. All participants were actively employed as nail technicians for at least six months and volunteered to participate in the study.

You may qualify if:

  • Female nail technicians aged 18-40 years.
  • Actively working as a nail technician for at least six months.
  • Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pre-existing musculoskeletal disease diagnosis.
  • Rheumatic or neurological diseases.
  • Central sensitization syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome).
  • Psychiatric illnesses or mental disorders impeding communication.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sprains and Strains

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2024

First Posted

November 19, 2024

Study Start

October 15, 2024

Primary Completion

November 1, 2024

Study Completion

November 1, 2024

Last Updated

November 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

TU(1)