Occupational disorder

This study tests a posture protection program for 60 hospital cleaners to see if it reduces muscle and bone pain. The program includes training on safe lifting, body mechanics, and posture awareness, plus reminders via posters and messages. Researchers will measure pain levels an…

This study tests a special PET probe that targets a protein called DDR2, which is linked to lung scarring in interstitial lung disease. Researchers will scan 50 patients to see if the probe can accurately detect the disease and also check for related cognitive problems. The goal …

This study tests a self-guided, single-session online program designed to prevent workplace burnout and boost psychological well-being in Canadian adults who work full-time. About 250 participants will be randomly assigned to either the burnout-prevention program or a creative wr…

This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Research…

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 a 6-week mindfulness program can improve well-being, reduce stress, and boost job performance for hotel employees. About 60 hotel staff in Hong Kong will take part. Researchers will measure changes in emotional labor, burnout, job satisfaction, and str…

This study tests whether a mobile app or virtual reality program that teaches mindfulness and breathing exercises can lower stress, burnout, and improve sleep and thinking in nurses who work rotating shifts. 300 nurses will be split into four groups: one gets health education onl…

This study tests whether teaching breathing exercises to emergency department nurses can lower their compassion fatigue and work stress. Sixty-four nurses will be split into two groups: one learns breathing techniques in 30-40 minute sessions twice a week for four weeks, while th…

This study tests whether two online positive psychology programs can reduce emotional exhaustion and improve well-being in practicing physicians in Switzerland. About 450 doctors will complete an 8-day web-based activity and be followed for three months. The goal is to find simpl…

This study tests a simple ergonomics program for university employees who use computers at least 3 hours daily. Participants get a self-assessment checklist and personalized advice on desk setup and posture. Over 4 weeks, researchers will check if this reduces muscle and joint pa…

This study aims to see if a new therapy called the Unified Protocol for Burnout (UP-B) is practical and acceptable for people suffering from clinical burnout. Researchers will enroll 24 adults with moderate to severe burnout to try the therapy and provide feedback. The goal is to…

This study compares three online treatments for people with clinical burnout who are on sick leave or struggling at work. 210 adults in Sweden will receive either acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a recuperation-focused program, or ACT plus extra work support. The goal is …

This study will test whether short office massages—on the head, neck, or hands—can lower chronic stress in women with sedentary jobs. 140 participants will receive 15-minute massages twice a week for four weeks, while a control group rests quietly. Researchers will measure stress…

This study tests whether a structured laughter yoga program can reduce burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue in nurse managers. Eighty nurse managers will either join laughter yoga sessions twice a week for 8 weeks or continue as usual. Researchers will measure changes in stres…

This trial tests a four-week educational program designed to help pediatric oncology nurses recognize stress, build coping skills, and improve resilience. Eighty nurses from Jordan will either take the self-care program or a general skills course. Researchers will measure burnout…

This study compares work-related health issues like burnout, stress, and muscle pain between general education teachers and special education teachers. About 200 teachers will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and job satisfaction. The goal is to understand if specia…

This study follows 100 new nurses over time, using non-invasive sleep monitors and questionnaires to track sleep quality, stress, and burnout. Researchers will use AI to see if sleep data can predict which nurses are at risk of burnout or leaving their jobs. No treatments are giv…

This study investigates whether sleeping in a cool room helps the body handle heat stress over two consecutive days of simulated physical work in hot conditions. Ten healthy older men will perform work tasks in a hot environment and then recover overnight in either a recommended …

This study will follow 1,000 nurses in Gansu, China, to understand their health, work stress, and job conditions. Participants fill out questionnaires every two years. The goal is to gather data that can help improve nurse well-being and shape future health policies.

This study tests whether a World Health Organization program called Self-Help Plus (SH+) can help reduce stress in social service workers. About 50 workers from four institutions in Istanbul will be randomly assigned to either receive SH+ plus usual support, or usual support alon…

This study will use wearable devices like heart rate monitors and sleep trackers to see how financial stress and news affect your body. Researchers will follow 2,500 adults remotely, collecting data on heart rate, sleep, and stress levels. The goal is to create AI tools that can …

This study looks at whether a simple well-being questionnaire can predict which employees will take long-term sick leave (30 days or more). Researchers will survey 2,000 workers in French companies over six months and compare their answers to actual sick leave records. The goal i…

This study explores whether a technique called LIBS, which maps chemical elements in lung tissue, can help doctors identify possible environmental or workplace causes of chronic lung diseases. Researchers will analyze stored biopsy samples from 70 adult patients using LIBS and an…

This study tests if a virtual reality (VR) training program can help nurses cope with work stress and prevent burnout. About 232 nurses from European hospitals will be randomly assigned to either the VR training or a waitlist group. The training uses a headset for eight sessions …

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 study surveys 450 ear, nose, and throat doctors in Turkey to understand how safe they feel from workplace violence. Participants will fill out an anonymous online questionnaire about their experiences and the support they receive. The goal is to gather information that can h…

This study looks at neck pain and related problems in Turkish endodontists (dentists who do root canals). About 120 endodontists will answer questions about their work and neck pain, and have physical tests like neck movement and strength. The goal is to find what causes neck pai…

This study tests a training program called Empowerment Agency Training (EAT) for health workers at primary care centers in Indonesia. The goal is to see if the training helps workers feel more in control, reduce burnout, and improve the accuracy of health data they record. 200 wo…

This study will have about 12 endodontists (dental specialists) wear an Apple Watch during routine root canal procedures to track their heart rate changes. A researcher will note the different stages of treatment to see which parts are most stressful. The goal is to better unders…

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…

This study follows 9 first-year medical oncology residents over 12 months to see how their burnout levels change. Participants will take part in a self-care program that includes yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, and group discussions. The goal is to understand what factors affect …

This study will have 10 dental students wear Apple Watches to monitor their heart rate while treating both special-needs and non-special-needs patients. Researchers want to see if stress levels differ between the two types of care. The goal is to better understand occupational st…

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combined mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see if the program helped improve sleep, anxiety, depression,…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among full-time staff at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also tests whether an eight-week spine-specific exercise program reduces discomfort better than a general exercise program. About 200 staff members will t…

This study looks at how job-related exposures (like chemicals, physical strain, and stress) affect the health of 15,000 current and former French military firefighters. Participants fill out a questionnaire about their work history and health. The goal is to find links between ex…

This study tests a 30-minute online training for doctors and clinic staff called PROMOTE. The training teaches them about federal employment laws and how to counsel pregnant patients on workplace accommodations. Researchers will compare how often doctors document this counseling …