Surgical Ergonomics in OBGYN (NCT07609420) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Surgical Ergonomics in OBGYN
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-08-12
Plain-language summary
This is a voluntary research study to implement and assess the efficacy of interventions aimed to improve surgical ergonomics in OBGYN residents, fellows, and attendings and decrease the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD). We want to learn the baseline incidence of WMRD in our population and to see if the implementation of a surgical ergonomics lecture, pre-operative surgical ergonomics time-out, and intra-operative stretch breaks will improve the incidence of WRMD in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Current attending in the OBGYN department at University Hospitals Current resident or fellow in the OBGYN department at University Hospitals Participation in laparoscopic or open surgical procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
Not a current fellow, resident, or attending in the OBGYN department at University Hospitals
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.
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?
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
1
Symptom frequency as measured by the Cornell Muscular Discomfort (MSK) Questionnaire
Timeframe: weekly x 12 months
2
Symptom severity as measured by the Cornell Muscular Discomfort (MSK) Questionnaire
Timeframe: weekly x 12 months
3
Work interference as measured by the Cornell Muscular Discomfort (MSK) Questionnaire
Timeframe: weekly x 12 months
4
Total Cornell Muscular Discomfort Scores
Timeframe: Weekly x 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07609420
SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center