Work and Health Disparities Among Rural Women

Completed

• Conditions: Overuse Syndrome; Tendonitis; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Cumulative Trauma Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT00042419
• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Brief Summary

This is a study of the effects of fast paced assembly line work on women. We are studying problems women in poultry processing have with their muscles, tendons, and nerves as well as acute injuries they have in the workplace. We are also studying how their work affects the quality of their lives.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-03
• Study First Submitted: 2002-07-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2002-07-31
• Study First Posted: 2002-08-01
• Study Completion: 2003-07
• Status Verified: 2006-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 2006-09-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Duke University Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States