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Core-strengthening Exercises for Reducing Surgeon Strain (SCORE Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Marian Acevedo-Alvarez, MD
Research Sponsored by Loyola University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Case must involve vaginal prolapse surgery lasting more than 2 hours
Must not have
Participant must not be actively in physical therapy
Case must not involve non-prolapse vaginal surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8-12 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to investigate whether a specific exercise routine can help reduce physical strain for surgeons performing vaginal surgery, which is important due to the increasing issue of work-related pain and injuries in surgery.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for vaginal surgeons experiencing work-related musculoskeletal pain or injuries. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need to meet certain health standards and be able to perform the required exercises.
What is being tested?
The study investigates whether a core-strengthening exercise program can reduce physical strain in surgeons performing vaginal surgeries. Participants will be divided into two groups: one following the exercise regimen (Exercise Group) and one that does not (Control Group).
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves an exercise program, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or exacerbation of pre-existing musculoskeletal issues due to physical activity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
My surgery for vaginal prolapse is expected to last over 2 hours.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I am not currently in physical therapy.
Select...
I have not had vaginal surgery that wasn't for a prolapse.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8-12 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8-12 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
The effect of a core-strengthening program on surgeons' physical exertion during and after vaginal prolapse surgery using the Borg rating of perceived exertion (Borg CR10). To determine the effect of a core-strengthening program on surgeon
Secondary study objectives
To describe the baseline core strength in a population of vaginal surgeons using the validated Core Score
To describe the execise habits and activity level in a populationa of vaginal surgeons using activity tracker data and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
To measure objective and subjective change in core strength after completion of the core-strengthening program using the Core Score and Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I).
+1 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Exercise GroupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants randomized to the exercise group will be asked to perform the SCORE workout two times each week for 4 weeks prior to their urogynecology rotation and for 4 weeks during the rotation.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control2 Interventions
No additional exercises or tasks are requested of control participants. Control group participants will perform or not perform exercise as they otherwise would outside of the study
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Loyola UniversityLead Sponsor
160 Previous Clinical Trials
31,436 Total Patients Enrolled
Marian Acevedo-Alvarez, MDPrincipal InvestigatorLoyola Medical Center