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Tattoo Artists' hands under the microscope: vibration risks revealed

NCT ID NCT07496398

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how the constant vibration from tattoo machines may damage nerves in the hands of tattoo artists. Researchers will test touch, strength, and sensation in 20 tattoo artists and compare them to 20 people who don't use vibrating tools. The goal is to understand if this job puts artists at risk for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Professional tattoo artists with at least one year of occupational exposure to vibration and age- and sex-matched healthy individuals.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Professional tattoo artists with at least 1 year of occupational experience (case group) * Healthy individuals without occupational vibration exposure (control group) * Voluntary participation and provision of informed consent * No upper extremity trauma or surgery within the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus * Diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy * History of cervical radiculopathy or cervical disc herniation * History of upper extremity surgery or injury * Presence of rheumatologic or systemic inflammatory diseases * Pregnancy * Substance or alcohol abuse * Engagement in a second occupation involving repetitive hand use or vibration exposure

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome cubital tunnel syndrome neuropathy, painful

As listed by the trial registrant

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Cubital tunnel syndrome Peripheral neuropathy pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gazi University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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