Tokyo, Feb. 1 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000060247) titled 'A Global Survey on Work Practices and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Gastrointestinal Endoscopists' on Feb. 1.
Study Type:
Observational
Primary Sponsor:
Institute - Nagoya City University
Condition:
Condition - Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), Occupational health in gastrointestinal endoscopists
Classification by malignancy - Others
Genomic information - NO
Objective:
Narrative objectives1 - With increasing demand for gastrointestinal endoscopy, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among endoscopy professionals have been increasingly reported. However, comprehensive global data on WMSDs, work practices, work environment, and the implementation of educational/preventive measures remain limited. Therefore, in collaboration with the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO), this international cross-sectional survey aims to elucidate the current status of WMSDs and work environment among gastrointestinal endoscopists and to provide a foundation for prevention strategies and international comparisons.
Basic objectives2 - Others
Eligibility:
Age-lower limit - 20
years-old
<=
Age-upper limit - Not applicable
Gender - Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria - Gastrointestinal endoscopists aged 20 years or older who provide consent on the online form.
Key exclusion criteria - None.
Target Size - 500
Recruitment Status:
Recruitment status - Preinitiation
Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 01 Month 03 Day
Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 02 Month 01 Day
Last follow-up date - 2027 Year 03 Month 31 Day
To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000068910
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