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Behavioural Intervention

Residents for Healthy Subjects

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By William Sherrill, MD
Research Sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
* Surgical residents with surgical experience of at least one year (Postgraduate year 2-5)
* Completing a one-month rotation at the study sites within the general surgery department during the study period
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 1 to week 4]
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Summary

While a majority of surgical ergonomic studies have been evaluating attending surgeons, few have evaluated surgical ergonomics within the surgical resident. Biofeedback devices can be partnered with education and geared towards surgical residents to decrease current and future musculoskeletal disorders, which may in turn lead to longer and more fulfilling careers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for surgical residents who are in good health but may experience postural strain. The goal is to see if using a posture biofeedback device can reduce musculoskeletal disorders.
What is being tested?
The study tests whether a posture biofeedback device, along with education, helps surgical residents improve their posture and potentially prevent future musculoskeletal issues.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves non-invasive biofeedback for posture correction, significant side effects are not anticipated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 1 to week 4]
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 1 to week 4] for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Time spent in upright vs non-upright position
Secondary study objectives
Change in Self-reported musculoskeletal pain score

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: ResidentsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This is a single arm study. All Resident participants will use the posture biofeedback device.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Wake Forest University Health SciencesLead Sponsor
1,258 Previous Clinical Trials
1,011,936 Total Patients Enrolled
William Sherrill, MDPrincipal InvestigatorWake Forest University Health Sciences
~8 spots leftby May 2025
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