Analysis of Neck Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Functional Parameters, and Associated Factors in Turkish Endodontists
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Prevalence and Severity of Neck Pain
研究概览
简要总结
This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of neck musculoskeletal symptoms among Turkish endodontists. Endodontists are exposed to prolonged static postures and repetitive movements during clinical procedures, which may increase the risk of neck-related disorders.
Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires regarding demographic characteristics, occupational factors, ergonomic conditions, and neck pain. In addition, physical assessments including cervical range of motion, muscle strength, endurance, posture, and proprioception will be performed using validated measurement tools.
The study also aims to identify factors associated with neck pain, such as working conditions, posture, and clinical experience. The findings may help improve preventive strategies, ergonomic recommendations, and rehabilitation approaches for dental professionals.
详细描述
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common occupational health problems in dental professionals, particularly affecting the cervical region. Endodontists are at increased risk due to prolonged static postures, repetitive fine motor movements, and the use of magnification devices such as microscopes.
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate neck musculoskeletal symptoms among Turkish endodontists and to analyze their relationship with functional parameters and occupational factors.
Participants aged 25-65 years who are actively working as endodontists in Turkey will be included. After providing informed consent, participants will complete a structured questionnaire including demographic data, occupational characteristics, ergonomic conditions, and neck pain parameters.
Physical evaluations will include:
- Cervical range of motion measured with a digital inclinometer,
- Isometric cervical muscle strength assessed using a handheld dynamometer,
- Deep cervical flexor muscle endurance evaluated using the craniocervical flexion test,
- Cervical joint position sense assessed using an inclinometer,
- Postural assessment using photographic analysis and a mobile posture analysis application.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Aged 25 to 65 years
- •Actively practicing as an endodontist in Turkey in public institutions, university hospitals, or the private sector
- •Willing and able to provide informed consent
- •Endodontists with or without neck pain
排除标准
- •History of cervical spine surgery within the last 3 months
- •History of cervical spine infection within the last 3 months (e.g., spondylodiscitis)
- •History of malignancy involving the cervical region
- •Spinal cord compression due to tumor or another cause
- •Presence of neurological deficit
- •Inflammatory disease involving the cervical region, such as rheumatoid arthritis
- •Use of muscle relaxant medication within the last 1 week
研究组 & 干预措施
Turkish Endodontists
Endodontists aged 25 to 65 years who are actively practicing in Turkey and voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Participants will complete questionnaires on demographic, occupational, ergonomic, and neck pain-related factors, and will undergo physical assessments including cervical range of motion, isometric muscle strength, muscle endurance, posture, proprioception, and neck disability evaluation. Participants may later be analyzed in subgroups according to occupational factors such as microscope use.
干预措施: No intervention (observational study) (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Prevalence and Severity of Neck Pain
时间窗: Baseline
Neck pain will be assessed using a self-reported questionnaire evaluating the presence, frequency, duration, and intensity of pain. Pain intensity will be measured using a numeric rating scale (0-10), where higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
次要结局
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) Score(Baseline)
- Cervical Range of Motion(Baseline)
- Cervical Isometric Muscle Strength(Baseline)
- Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Endurance(Baseline)
- Cervical Postural Parameters(Baseline)
- Cervical Joint Position Sense(Baseline)
- Occupational and Ergonomic Factors Associated with Neck Pain(Baseline)