Neck and Low Back Pain in Physical Therapy Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
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Conditions studied: Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Spine Health, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapist Students, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Neck Pain
In brief
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among physical therapy students enrolled at The University of the West Indies, Mona. It also aims to assess students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding spine health and to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week standardised spine-specific exercise programme in reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving functional status among those reporting symptoms. The study will be conducted in two phases, beginning with a descriptive cross-sectional assessment of prevalence, followed by a prospective randomised controlled trial in which students experiencing neck and/or low back pain will be allocated to either a spine-specific exercise intervention group or a non-spine-specific exercise control group for comparative analysis of outcomes.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07177001
- Run by
- The University of The West Indies
- People needed
- 120
- 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 Physical Therapy program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period November 1, 2025 to October 31, 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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