Stretch breaks in surgery: a simple fix for surgeon pain?
NCT ID NCT07609420
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a lecture on good posture, a quick pre-surgery time-out, and short stretch breaks during operations can reduce pain and injuries in OBGYN surgeons. Fifty surgeons (attendings, residents, and fellows) at one hospital will report their pain levels before and after the program. The goal is to see if these simple steps make surgery less painful and help prevent long-term problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Surgical ergonomics lecture, pre-incision time-out, and intra-operative stretch breaks
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward simple ways to reduce pain and injury for surgeons.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 50 participants from one hospital, so results may not apply to all surgeons. The interventions are brief and may not be enough to prevent long-term injuries.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States