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Can biofeedback make patient handling safer for nurses?

NCT ID NCT07805629

Prevention Sponsor: Linkoeping University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

Assistant nurses often develop back, neck, and shoulder pain from frequent patient handling. This trial tests whether workplace ergonomic training can reduce that pain, and whether adding biofeedback for six weeks provides extra benefit. Sixty female assistant nurses with musculoskeletal symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of two training groups. Researchers will measure pain, work technique, and quality of life over six months.

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Active substance
Ergonomic work technique training with or without biofeedback
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could reduce work-related pain and injury risk among assistant nurses, improving their health and job sustainability.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (60 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. Biofeedback may not add extra benefit beyond standard training.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Female assistant nurses (AN) * Employed in/ work in hospital inpatient care or residential care settings * Employment in south-east Sweden within the counties of Östergötland and Jönköping * Have at least one year of work experience as AN * Permanent employmentReport musculoskeletal symptoms in the neck/shoulder region and/or back; * Have average pain intensity of at least 3/10 on the NRS during the preceding week Exclusion Criteria: * Currently on sick leave; * Are receiving other ongoing treatment for their musculoskeletal condition * Have a disorder considered unrelated to their work

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Conditions

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musculoskeletal system disorder occupational disorder

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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