Doctors under the knife: study gauges physical toll of precision endoscopy

NCT ID NCT06549894

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study measures the muscle forces experienced by gastroenterologists while performing endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), a procedure to remove early-stage cancers. Ten doctors will be monitored during ESD to understand how their muscles move and strain. The goal is to identify physical risks and improve ergonomic recommendations to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Amiens

    Amiens, Picardie, 80000, France

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