Physical activity and musculoskeletal pain among lawyers
Official title: Determination of Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Pain in Lawyers With Different Physical Activity Levels
Run by Suleyman Demirel University · NCT07827937 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Agroup of lawyers will be categorized by how physically active they are to see if activity levels relate to how often and where they have musculoskeletal pain and how this connects to stress and job satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 102 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Suleyman Demirel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Isparta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07827937 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are active or practicing lawyers aged 25–65 who have at least 5 years of experience and consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with preexisting conditions or injuries that are not mitigated by activity changes may see limited or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will enroll volunteer lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association and assess their physical activity, musculoskeletal pain, stress, burnout, and job satisfaction. Participants will be classified into high activity versus low/insufficient activity groups using the IPAQ-SF and MET-minute/week scores. Data from questionnaires such as the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Perceived Stress Scale will be analyzed to explore relationships between activity level, pain distribution, and psychosocial factors. The study aims to inform ergonomic improvements and occupational health policies for lawyers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide personalized preventive physiotherapy and workplace ergonomics to reduce pain and improve well-being among lawyers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has linked physical activity to musculoskeletal pain in other populations, but this study focuses on lawyers and occupational factors, making its context relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be registered with the Isparta Bar Association. To be actively practicing law. To have signed the "Informed Voluntary Consent Form" for participation in the research. To have at least 5 years of professional experience. To be between the ages of 25 and 65. Exclusion Criteria: Having a diagnosed serious neurological or rheumatological disease. Having undergone major orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months. Having a diagnosed psychological disorder. Having cognitive-perceptual impairment severe enough to hinder understanding or answering questions-scoring below 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination.
Where it's running
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Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Isparta Sağlık Hizmetleri MYO
Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aleyna OZDAMAR YUCEL, MSc
- Email: aleynayucel@sdu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 507 950 74 57
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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.