The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona (NCT07194746) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona
Jamaica200 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among full-time staff at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex (FMSTRC), The University of the West Indies, Mona. It also seeks to assess staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding spine health and to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week standardised spine-specific exercise programme in reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among those experiencing neck and low back pain. The study will be conducted in two phases using a descriptive cross-sectional design followed by a prospective randomised controlled trial, in which participants reporting 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. All full time academic/office/supplementary/ancillary staff employed to the Faculty of Medical Science, Training and Research Complex, UWI, Mona.
. Individuals with a willingness to adhere to exercise program given in a handout.
. Individuals age 18-65
. Individuals with at least 1 year experience in their current position.
Exclusion criteria
. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery
. Individuals previously diagnosed with a spine pathology
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is described as looking at the prevalence of neck and low back pain in staff at a specific university faculty — since I'm not affiliated with that workplace, does this trial even have any relevance to my own neck or back pain situation?
2The trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — does that mean there's no way to participate right now, and if it does open, would it just involve completing a questionnaire like the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire rather than receiving any actual treatment?
3Since this appears to be an observational prevalence study rather than a treatment trial, should I be looking at a different kind of study if I'm hoping to find an active intervention or therapy for my work-related musculoskeletal pain?
4Given that this study is focused on measuring and documenting pain patterns in a workplace population rather than testing a new treatment, what would you recommend as my best current options for managing my neck or low back pain while I explore whether any treatment trials might be a better fit for me?
5Could the type of workplace assessment tool used in this study — the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire — be something you could use with me in our appointments to better track how my pain is changing over time?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at eight (8) weeks