| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/106016 [Registered on: 12/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
11/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Study of flexible joints (joint hypermobility) and related muscle and joint symptoms among healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Its Association with Musculoskeletal Symptoms among healthcare workers in a Tertiary Care Centre – A Cross Sectional Study |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Diya Thenu D |
| Designation |
Junior Resident |
| Affiliation |
AIIMS Jodhpur |
| Address |
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Marudhar Industrial Area Phase-II, Basni, Jodhpur , Rajasthan
Jodhpur
RAJASTHAN
342005
India |
| Phone |
9633138984 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
diyathenud21@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Ravi Gaur |
| Designation |
Additional Professor and HOD |
| Affiliation |
AIIMS Jodhpur |
| Address |
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Marudhar Industrial Area Phase-II, Basni, Jodhpur , Rajasthan
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Marudhar Industrial Area Phase-II, Basni, Jodhpur , Rajasthan
Jodhpur
RAJASTHAN
342005
India |
| Phone |
8299711753 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ravisms80@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Ravi Gaur |
| Designation |
Additional Professor and HOD |
| Affiliation |
AIIMS Jodhpur |
| Address |
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Marudhar Industrial Area Phase-II, Basni, Jodhpur , Rajasthan
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Marudhar Industrial Area Phase-II, Basni, Jodhpur , Rajasthan
Jodhpur
RAJASTHAN
342005
India |
| Phone |
8299711753 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ravisms80@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur |
| Address |
Basni Industrial Area Phase II, Jodhpur , Rajasthan(INDIA) 342005 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution and hospital |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Ravi Gaur |
All India Institue of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur |
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,Basni Industrial Area Phase II, 342005 Jodhpur
Jodhpur
RAJASTHAN |
8299711753
ravisms80@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee , AIIMS Jodhpur |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Generalised Joint Hypermobility |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
65.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Current staff members of AIIMS Jodhpur |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Pregnancy, known systemic rheumatic disorders, previously diagnosed major hereditary connective tissue disorders, history of fracture or significant trauma, history of recent infection or fever within last 4 weeks |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Prevalence of Generalized Joint hypermobility among staff of tertiary healthcare centre |
Baseline |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Association between GJH and musculoskeletal symptoms among healthcare workers |
Cross sectional |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="1488"
Sample Size from India="1488"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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23/03/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
23/03/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="2"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This cross-sectional observational study aims to calculate the prevalence of Generalized joint hypermobility and its association with musculoskeletal symptoms in healthcare workers of a Tertiary Care Centre. The research question explores whether there is significant association between hypermobility and the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, gait pattern,occupational factors and blood mineral and micronutrient concentration. Using PICOT framework, the study includes adults aged between 18-65 years working at the tertiary care centre, willing to undergo screening for the presence of generalized joint hypermobility. The primary objective is to calculate the prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility in the study population using an objective tool - Beighton Score. Secondary objectives includedetermining the relation between hypermobility and musculoskeletal pain- using Visual Analogue Scale, and gait pattern abnormality- using G Sensor gait analysis. Inclusion criteria include adults aged between 18-65 years, currently working at the tertiary care centre and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria comprise previously diagnosed systemic rheumatic disorders or major hereditary connective tissue disorders, history of any fracture or significant trauma that hinders Beighton score analysis, history of recent infection or febrile illness within last 4 weeks, and pregnancy. The expected outcome is that the prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) among the healthcare workers will be comparable to that of the general healthy adult population and individuals with hypermobility are anticipated to exhibit a higher frequency of musculoskeletal symptoms. The findings emphasize the value of regular musculoskeletal screening among healthcare workers to identify hypermobility-related vulnerabilities early and promote long-term occupational well-being and productivity. |