Musculoskeletal Disorders of Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists
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observational
90
1 country
1
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
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started May 2025
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 15, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 18, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 28, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 30, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 15, 2026
ExpectedApril 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
12 months
July 18, 2025
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.
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).
Eligibility Criteria
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)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
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