NCT07088965

Brief Summary

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
0mo left

Started May 2025

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress98%
May 2025May 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 15, 2025

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 18, 2025

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 28, 2025

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2026

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 15, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

April 1, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

July 18, 2025

Last Update Submit

March 27, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Standardized Nordic Questionnaire

    The Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is a self-administered tool that investigates musculoskeletal symptoms (pain, discomfort, numbness) in nine anatomical regions over three time periods: the past 12 months, the past 7 days, and the day of the survey. A body chart illustrating these regions - neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, elbows, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees, and ankles/feet - is used, and responses are recorded as yes or no.

    Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists

Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited.

Other: 16 / 5.000 survey application

Interventions

Participants will be administered a self-administered questionnaire containing basic demographic information, questions on job profile and lifestyle practices, as well as the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNA).

Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited.

You may qualify if:

  • Being between 25 and 60 years of age
  • Having a stable professional career

You may not qualify if:

  • Having physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia
  • Being retired
  • Being an undergraduate student
  • Having a history of any major accident, trauma, or medical condition causing permanent musculoskeletal disability

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Bolu, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
assistant professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 18, 2025

First Posted

July 28, 2025

Study Start

May 15, 2025

Primary Completion

April 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 15, 2026

Last Updated

April 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

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