EMS Back‑Up ergonomic program to make paramedics' patient lifting safer
Official title: Investigation on the Benefit of a Structured Manual Handling Training Program Regarding Paramedics' Technical Proficiency, Knowledge, and Behavioral Intentions on Clinical Practice Safety.
Run by Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital · NCT07502131 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This tests the EMS Back‑Up ergonomic program with frontline EMTs and paramedics to see if it reduces injuries and makes lifting and moving patients safer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07502131 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Frontline EMTs or paramedics who are actively working and involved in patient handling and transport are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Administrative staff, students or trainees not yet in clinical practice, and personnel who do not perform manual patient handling are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional program is being implemented among frontline EMTs and paramedics at Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital. Participants receive the EMS Back‑Up ergonomic training and any associated tools or protocols aimed at safer manual handling and patient transport. Researchers will monitor handling practices, injury reports, and related safety outcomes before and after the intervention. Data collection likely includes surveys, incident records, and direct or video‑observation of lifting technique to detect changes in safety and injury incidence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lower lifting‑related injuries and improve on‑the‑job safety for EMS personnel.
How similar studies have gone: Similar ergonomic training programs for EMS and hospital staff have shown modest reductions in musculoskeletal injuries and better handling practices in prior studies, though results vary by setting and implementation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Frontline Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or paramedics. 2. Active duty personnel involved in patient handling and transport. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-frontline personnel (administrative only). 2. Students or trainees not yet in clinical practice.
Where it's running
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Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liang-Fu Chen
- Email: chris2372660@gmail.com
- Phone: +886963055751
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.