Low Back and Neck Pain in Nursing Students at The University of The West Indies

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Conditions studied: Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain, Spine Health, Musculoskeletal Pain Disorder, Lower Back Pain, Nursing Students, Preclinical Education

In brief

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in nursing students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and to determine the outcome of a standardised spine exercise program on nursing students experiencing neck and low back pain, using a prospective randomised control design.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07167888

Run by

The University of The West Indies

People needed

400

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-24

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All students enrolled in the student nursing program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period October 4, 2025 to October 3, 2026.
• Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study.
• Individuals who express a willingness to adhere to the standardised exercise program for the stipulated period.

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with a history of having spine surgery.
• Individuals who were previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy.
• Individuals who express an unwillingness to participate in the study.

Where it is running

• Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex, University of The West Indies-Mona Campus — Kingston, Jamaica

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