Can a simple training program ease back and neck pain for healthcare workers?
NCT ID NCT07447219
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an educational program on ergonomics—covering proper posture, stretching, and work habits—can reduce work-related muscle and joint pain in dental healthcare workers in Dubai government hospitals. About 110 workers will be split into two groups: one receives the program, the other continues usual care. Researchers will measure pain, mental health, and physical activity before, right after, and three months after the program to see if it helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- educational ergonomics intervention program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce common muscle and joint pain among healthcare workers, potentially improving their comfort and productivity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 110 participants, so results may not apply to all workers. The program relies on self-reported pain, which can be subjective, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Irniza Rasdi
RECRUITINGSerdang, Selangor, 43300, Malaysia
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