Musculoskeletal discomfort and ergonomic factors among midwifery students
Official title: Regional Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Ergonomic Risk Perception, and Clinical Task Exposure in Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Run by Mardin Artuklu University · NCT07873567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how often midwifery students experience regional musculoskeletal discomfort and how they perceive ergonomic risk and protective habits, based on whether they have clinical practice experience.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 323 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mardin Artuklu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mardin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 5, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 25, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07873567 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Undergraduate midwifery students at Mardin Artuklu University who are 18 years or older and can read Turkish.
✕Probably not a fit
Students without clinical practice exposure or those who do not experience musculoskeletal discomfort may have limited personal benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Mardin Artuklu University in Türkiye. Undergraduate midwifery students aged 18 or older will complete a single online survey about musculoskeletal discomfort, ergonomic risk perception, protective ergonomic behaviors, physical activity, sleep quality, and trait anxiety. For students with clinical practice experience, the survey also collects information on exposure to specific clinical tasks and postures in the prior four weeks. No interventions will be administered, and analyses will explore how discomfort relates to year of study, ergonomic factors, and lifestyle variables.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform ergonomic education and practices to reduce discomfort among midwifery students.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar student populations has shown associations between ergonomic factors and musculoskeletal symptoms, supporting the relevance of this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in the undergraduate midwifery program at Mardin Artuklu University. * Aged 18 years or older. * Able to read and understand Turkish. * Willing to participate and provide electronic informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete responses to the main sections of the survey. * Serious trauma, fracture, or surgery within the preceding six months that could directly affect musculoskeletal symptoms. * A self-reported health condition preventing completion of the questionnaires.
Where it's running
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Mardin Artuklu University Faculty of Health Sciences
Mardin, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emrullah Alkan, PhD — Mardin Artuklu University
- Study coordinator: Emrullah Alkan, PhD
- Email: emrullahalkan@artuklu.edu.tr
- Phone: +904822134002
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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.