Examination of Pain, Posture, Physical and Mental Status in Seasonal Hazelnut Workers (NCT06289465) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Examination of Pain, Posture, Physical and Mental Status in Seasonal Hazelnut Workers
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
The collection of hazelnuts grown in our country provides a great source of employment for local people and seasonal workers. However, geographical conditions in hazelnut growing areas, challenging variable weather conditions in August and insufficient number of workers create a disadvantageous environment for seasonal workers.
In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of working conditions on mental status, fatigue, pain severity and postures (posture disorders, developmental delays, etc.) of young adults working in Giresun during the hazelnut picking season in comparison with the group living in the same sociodemographic and cultural environment but not working as seasonal workers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 34 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria (For seasonal workers):
* Volunteering to participate in the study.
* To be between the ages of 18-34.
* Having worked as a seasonal worker in Giresun for at least 1 month during the hazelnut harvest period.
Inclusion Criteria (For controls):
* Volunteering to participate in the study.
* To be between the ages of 18-34.
* Not having worked in any agricultural work during the summer period.
* Living in the same socioeconomic environment as the group working as seasonal workers
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having visual, auditory, etc. communication problems that will prevent participation in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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