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Surgeons try alpinist-inspired core workout to dodge operating room aches

NCT ID NCT06525701

Symptom relief Sponsor: Loyola University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a core-strengthening workout could reduce physical strain and pain for surgeons doing long vaginal prolapse surgeries. Eighteen surgeons (residents, fellows, and attendings) were assigned to either the exercise program or usual routine. The exercises, borrowed from mountain climbers, include moves like planks and bridges done until fatigue. The goal was to see if stronger cores lead to less exertion and fewer injuries during surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
core-strengthening exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to simple exercises that help surgeons avoid pain and injury during long vaginal surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 18 surgeons, so results may not apply to all surgeons or settings. The exercises are demanding and may not be practical for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Participant: ob/gyn resident or urology resident or urogyn fellow or urogyn attending Case: vaginal prolapse surgery \>2 hours in length Exclusion Criteria: Participant: 1. Actively in physical therapy 2. Joint surgery or joint injury within last 12 weeks 3. Pregnant 4. Less than 6 weeks postpartum Case: 1. Vaginal surgery \<2 hours in length 2. Non-prolapse vaginal surgery

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Conditions

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injury Musculoskeletal Pain

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Musculoskeletal injury Musculoskeletal pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

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