Neck and Low Back Pain in Medical Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Back Pain Low Back Pain Neck Pain Neck Pain Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain Spine Health Musculoskeletal Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of The West Indies · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in medical students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and to determine the outcome of a standardised spine exercise program on medical students experiencing neck and low back pain, using a prospective randomised control design.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. All students enrolled in the medical program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period October 1, 2018 to January 2, 2026. 2. Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study. 3. Individuals who express a willingness to adhere t…
Contacts

Paula U. A. Dawson, MBBS, Diplomate ABPMR

1-876-927-1297

paula.dawson@uwimona.edu.jm

CONTACT

Shantelle B Peddlar, MBBS

1-876-927-1297

pmrphysiatryclinic@gmail.com

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