Surgical Ergonomics in OBGYN
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Surgical Ergonomics Lecture, Pre-Incision Surgical Ergonomics Time Out, Intra-operative stretch breaks.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Current OBGYN Attending, Resident, or Fellow at University Hospitals. Basic parameters: 18 years — 90 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Surgical Ergonomics in OBGYN Trainees & Attendings
Overview
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.
Interventions
- Behavioral Surgical Ergonomics Lecture
60 min lecture regarding surgical ergonomics - Behavioral Pre-Incision Surgical Ergonomics Time Out
Pre-incision time-out (30-60s) focusing on surgical ergonomics in OR prior to starting a surgery - Behavioral Intra-operative stretch breaks
30-60s breaks every 90 min to perform stretches during a surgical procedure
Primary outcome measures
- Symptom frequency as measured by the Cornell Muscular Discomfort (MSK) Questionnaire [Time frame: weekly x 12 months]
- Symptom severity as measured by the Cornell Muscular Discomfort (MSK) Questionnaire [Time frame: weekly x 12 months]
- Work interference as measured by the Cornell Muscular Discomfort (MSK) Questionnaire [Time frame: weekly x 12 months]
- Total Cornell Muscular Discomfort Scores [Time frame: Weekly x 12 months]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Incidence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) [Time frame: 1 month]
- Number of days of painkiller use [Time frame: weekly x 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
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
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
United States · 2 centers
- University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center — Beachwood
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland
Publications
- Tsunemi M, Matsuzaki I, Hori Y, Hayashi K, Tamada H, Yamada S, Matsuzaki K, Sakai K, Kamijima M, Ebara T. The One-Minute Triple Stretch Reduces Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Endoscopic Assistants: A Crossover Trial With Motion Analysis. Dig Endosc. 2026 Jan;38(1):e70040. doi: 10.1111/den.70040. Epub 2025 Oct 13. PMID 41077957
- Park AE, Zahiri HR, Hallbeck MS, Augenstein V, Sutton E, Yu D, Lowndes BR, Bingener J. Intraoperative "Micro Breaks" With Targeted Stretching Enhance Surgeon Physical Function and Mental Focus: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Ann Surg. 2017 Feb;265(2):340-346. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001665. PMID 28059962
- Restaino S, D'Indinosante M, Perelli F, Arcieri M, Cherchi V, Petrillo M, Cavaliere AF, Cianci S, Pellecchia G, Meniconi RL, Coppola A, Chiantera V, Scambia G, Driul L, Vizzielli G; SPIGC Working Group. Ergonomics in the operating room and surgical training: a survey on the Italian scenario. Front Public Health. 2024 Aug 7;12:1417250. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1417250. eCollection 2024. PMID 39171296
- Young RJ, Allen A, McIntire D, Robinson EF, Bougie O, Kho KA. Work Related Pain in Gynecologic Surgeons - A National Survey. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2025 Jul;32(7):614-620.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2025.01.014. Epub 2025 Feb 1. PMID 39900174
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07609420 · STUDY20251677