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NCT Number: NCT06695819

Evaluation of Nail Technicians With Quick Exposure Check

This cross-sectional study evaluated the ergonomic risks and occupational symptoms among 35 female nail technicians using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E).

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Key information

Conditions

Postural; Strain Sprains and Strains Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This clinical cross-sectional study assessed 35 female nail technicians from 14 salons in four districts on the European side of Istanbul (Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, and Esenyurt). Data collection included interviews, questionnaires, and ergonomic evaluations. The European Community Respiratory Health Survey and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) were used to assess symptoms, while ergonomic risks were evaluated using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) by trained physiatrists. Following the assessments, technicians received ergonomic training on posture correction and risk prevention.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female nail technicians aged 18-40 years.
  • Actively working as a nail technician for at least six months.
  • Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pre-existing musculoskeletal disease diagnosis.
  • Rheumatic or neurological diseases.
  • Central sensitization syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome).
  • Psychiatric illnesses or mental disorders impeding communication.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Quick Exposure Check (QEC)

    Time frame: 0 day

    Evaluates the ergonomic risk for various body regions (back, neck, wrist/hand, shoulder/arm) using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC).Higher scores indicate worse ergonomic risks.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E)

    Time frame: 0 day

    Assesses the prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in 9 body regions (e.g., neck, back, wrists).More affirmative responses indicate higher musculoskeletal symptom burden.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Ergonomic Evaluation of Nail Technicians With Quick Exposure Check

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Nov 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 19, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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