Clinical Trial: Impact of Exoskeleton Use on Perceived Effort and Pain During Resident Handling in Nursing Home Care Staff

U.S., Aug. 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07757737) titled 'Impact of Exoskeleton Use on Perceived Effort and Pain During Resident Handling in Nursing Home Care Staff' on July 31.

Brief Summary: The EXO 2 study assessed whether daily use of an exoskeleton - a wearable mechanical support device - could reduce physical effort and pain in nursing home care staff who regularly perform resident handling tasks such as bed baths and diaper changes.

Care staff in nursing homes (EHPADs) are among the most affected workers by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which are the leading cause of occupational illness and sick leave in the French healthcare sector. Handling of residents in lying positions (d...