Dentists' aching backs under the microscope: new study probes work-related pain
NCT ID NCT07088965
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveys 90 dentists and dental specialists to find out how common muscle and bone pain is in their job. Participants fill out a questionnaire about pain in different body areas and their knowledge of ergonomics. The goal is to identify which body parts are most affected and how better workplace habits might help prevent injuries.
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
- If successful, this could highlight which body areas are most affected and guide better ergonomic training to reduce work-related pain in dentists.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It only measures self-reported symptoms and cannot prove cause or offer a solution.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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
Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists will be recruited.
- Ages
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25 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria * Being between 25 and 60 years of age * Having a stable professional career Exclusion Criteria * Having physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia * Being retired * Being an undergraduate student * Having a history of any major accident, trauma, or medical condition causing permanent musculoskeletal disability
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abant Izzet Baysal University
RECRUITINGBolu, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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