This Observational Study, Which is Being Implemented by Obtaining Statistical Data From a Google-form Filled Out by Students of Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions, Aims to Investigate the Epidemiological Features of Neck Pain and Possible Risk Factors

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age17-45
SponsorUkrainian Medical Stomatological Academy

About this trial

The study aims to analyze the epidemiological, demographic, social, behavioural and neuropsychological factors of neck pain in students of higher medical education institutions in Ukraine.

To achieve the aim of this study, we will conduct an anonymous survey among medical students seeking master's degrees in Ukrainian higher education institutions.

The questionnaire will be distributed among the student community in special chats and groups in messengers.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

the presence of injuries, inflammatory and hereditary diseases of the spine

sleep duration more than 24 hours

sleep duration less than 1 hour

duration of stay with head tilted forward during the day more than 24 hours

Trial population

An anonymous survey of students - higher education students in the field of knowledge 22 - Health care of Ukrainian higher education institutions will be conducted

Trial design

Design model

Other

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Neck pain disability index (NDI)

Information about how neck pain has affected ability to cope with everyday life.

Time frame
12.2024-02.2026
2

GAD-7 Anxiety

Screening tool and severity measure for generalised anxiety disorder

Time frame
12.2024-02.2026
3

Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Since the questionnaire relies on patient self-report, all responses should be verified by the clinician, and a definitive diagnosis is made on clinical grounds taking into account how well the patient understood the questionnaire, as well as other relevant information from the patient.

Time frame
12.2024-02.2026
4

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

Stress levels will be assessed.

Time frame
12.2024-02.2026

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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