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Scalpel soreness? study tests exercise fix for Surgeons' aches

NCT ID NCT06112106

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding a personalized exercise program (50 minutes per week via an app) to standard ergonomic advice could reduce muscle and joint pain in abdominal and pelvic surgeons. 83 surgeons took part in a 20-week trial. The goal was to see if the exercise program was better than ergonomic tips alone for easing or preventing pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

83 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Surgeon in gynecologic-, urologic, colorectal or abdominal surgery * Performs an average of four hours of surgery per week Exclusion Criteria: * Own physician has advised against performing physical exercise training

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Conditions

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occupational disorder Occupational Injuries

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Occupational exposure Occupational injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aarhus University

    Aarhus, 5500, Denmark

  • Gødstrup Regional Hospital

    Gødstrup, Denmark

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States

  • Odense University Hospital

    Odense, Denmark

  • Randers Regional Hospital

    Randers, Denmark

  • Sygehus Lillebælt, Vejle

    Vejle, Denmark

  • VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States

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