The hidden ache of the operating room: a national survey of chronic pain in anesthesia teams
NCT ID NCT07778381
First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Summary
This nationwide survey aims to measure how widespread chronic occupational pain is among anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in Thailand. The physically demanding nature of their work—long hours of standing, awkward postures, and high stress—may lead to musculoskeletal pain that often goes unreported. By collecting anonymous questionnaire data from about 1,800 providers, the study will assess pain severity, locations, economic impact, and effects on quality of life. The findings could help shape workplace safety measures and occupational health policies to better support these essential healthcare workers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- This survey could help build a national database to improve workplace safety and inform policies that reduce chronic pain among anesthesia providers.
- What could go wrong
- As a survey, it only describes the problem, not a solution. Results depend on self-reports and may not reflect all anesthesia providers.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,800 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of actively practicing anesthesia providers, specifically attending anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, and nurse anesthetists, who are currently working in healthcare facilities across Thailand.
- Ages
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25 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Currently practicing as an anesthesiologist, anesthesia resident, or nurse anesthetist in a hospital in Thailand. * Aged between 25 and 60 years. * Have been working in their current clinical position and performing anesthesia-related tasks for at least 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently on extended leave (e.g., long-term sick leave, maternity leave, or study leave) during the survey period. * Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
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