Nursing Students' back pain targeted in new exercise study
NCT ID NCT07167888
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, and tests whether a spine-specific exercise program works better than general exercises to ease that pain. About 400 students with pain will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the targeted exercises reduce discomfort and improve daily function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- exercise program (spine-specific vs. non-spine specific)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to reduce neck and back pain in nursing students.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in one university, so results may not apply to other groups. The exercises may not provide lasting relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. All students enrolled in the student nursing program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period October 4, 2025 to October 3, 2026. 2. Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study. 3. Individuals who express a willingness to adhere to the standardised exercise program for the stipulated period. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery. 2. Individuals who were previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy. 3. Individuals who express an unwillingness to participate in the study.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex, University of The West Indies-Mona Campus
Kingston, Jamaica
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