The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among full-time staff at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex (FMSTRC), The University of the West Indies, Mona. It also seeks to assess staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding spine health and to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week standardised spine-specific exercise programme in reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among those experiencing neck and low back pain. The study will be conducted in two phases using a descriptive cross-sectional design followed by a prospective randomised controlled trial, in which participants reporting pain will be allocated to either a spine-specific exercise intervention group or a non-spine-specific exercise control group for comparative analysis of outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT07194746
Lead Sponsor	The University of The West Indies
Conditions	Neck Pain, Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Pain, Spine, Work Related Illnesses, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Enrollment	200 participants
Start Date	2026-04-01
Primary Completion	2027-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-24