Musculoskeletal health and ergonomics among postgraduate and specialist dentists
Official title: Musculoskeletal Disorders of Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists
Run by Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT07088965 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test how common musculoskeletal problems are and how much ergonomic knowledge dentists in specialist training or who are specialists have.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bolu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07088965 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are practicing dentists aged 25–60 who are in postgraduate specialty training or have completed specialist training and have a stable professional career.
✕Probably not a fit
People who are retired, undergraduate students, or who have systemic conditions causing permanent musculoskeletal disability (like rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia) are unlikely to benefit from this observational project.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cross-sectional study uses a questionnaire to record self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms and measure knowledge of ergonomic practices among postgraduate dentistry students and specialist dentists. Participants are dentists aged 25–60 with a stable professional career, while those with systemic musculoskeletal diseases, major trauma, or who are retired or undergraduate students are excluded. Data will be analyzed to compare prevalence of symptoms and ergonomics knowledge across different dental specialties and training stages. The study frames a null hypothesis that there is no difference in prevalence or ergonomics knowledge between specialties.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could identify gaps in ergonomics knowledge and high-risk groups so that targeted training or workplace changes can reduce work-related musculoskeletal problems in dentists.
How similar studies have gone: Previous surveys consistently report high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dentists and some intervention studies suggest ergonomics training can reduce symptoms, so the approach builds on established findings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
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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.