Occupational asthma

This study compares a new, simpler nerve block method to the traditional one for people having lung surgery with a camera (VATS). The goal is to see if the new method works just as well for pain control and helps patients recover faster. About 200 adults will be randomly assigned…

This study tests whether wearing a back-support exoskeleton during daily warehouse work can reduce back pain, sick leave, and discomfort. About 90 full-time workers in a Danish warehouse will either use the device or continue normal work for 18 months. Researchers will track pain…

This study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …

This study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.

This study aims to develop and test a new questionnaire to screen for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) — aches and pains caused by job tasks. Researchers will ask 250 biopharmaceutical workers to fill out the new tool along with standard surveys. The goal is to see …

This observational study at Bahçeşehir University will test whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in 25 office workers aged 20-55. Participants will attend a one-day training, get a brochure with exercise videos v…