The Impact of Intraoperative Stretching Microbreaks on Otolaryngologists

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Postural; Strain

In brief

There have been numerous survey-based and observational studies reporting a high percentage of otolaryngologists suffering from work-related musculoskeletal symptoms, in which more than half attributed to poor ergonomics in the operating room. Interventions have been implemented in the past to alleviate ergonomic hazards in general surgery such as intra-operative stretch breaks. However, there has not yet been an intervention done to alleviate ergonomic hazards in otolaryngologists. Our study aims to explore the efficacy of implementing intraoperative stretch breaks and assess their effect on otolaryngologists' practices and musculoskeletal pain.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04806308

Run by

George Washington University

People needed

100

Starts

2021-03-16

Expected to finish

2021-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2021-03-19

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Otolaryngologists
• Currently practicing

You may not qualify if…

• Non-otolarynglogists
• Currently not practicing

Where it is running

• Medical Faculty Associates — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (enrolling)

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