The University Of The West Indies
Clinical trials sponsored by The University Of The West Indies, explained in plain language.
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UWI study: simple exercises may cut office aches
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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 8-week spine-focused exercise program works better than general exercises to reduce discomfort. About 200 adults aged 18-65 who have…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of The West Indies • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:25 UTC
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Nursing Students' back pain battle: simple exercises may offer relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It will also test if a spine-specific exercise program can help reduce pain compared to general exercises. About 400 students will participate, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of The West Indies • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Knee surgery showdown: is the tourniquet outdated?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a tourniquet during total knee replacement is necessary. A tourniquet is a tight band that stops blood flow to reduce bleeding during surgery. Researchers want to see if doing the surgery without a tourniquet works just as well. Thirty adults wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of The West Indies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
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Future physios feel the pain: can Spine-Specific exercises help?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies. It also tests whether an 8-week spine-focused exercise program works better than general exercises to reduce pain and improve daily function. About 120 s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of The West Indies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:10 UTC