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Factors causing work-related muscle and joint problems among professional auto-drivers in Udupi district, Karnataka.

Factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among professional auto-drivers in Udupi district, Karnataka. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/09/073671
Enrollment
284
Registered
2024-09-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z579- Occupational exposure to unspecified risk factor

Interventions

Intervention1: nil: nil Control Intervention1: nil: nil

Sponsors

Sheryl Rachel Mathew
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Working duration: 8 hours and above • Ability to read and write

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Previous injuries or trauma, such as, slip or fall accidents unrelated to professional driving duties. • Congenital musculoskeletal abnormalities and prior limb surgery. • Other neurological and orthopedic conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To identify the factors causing WMSDs among auto drivers.Timepoint: 5 months from time of data collection

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the prevalence of WMSDs among auto-drivers in the Udupi district, Karnataka. Timepoint: 5 months from the time of data collection

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shovan Saha

Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE

shovan.saha@manipal.edu9880059426

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026