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Official title THE EFFECT OF SURGICAL MASK AND N95 MASK USE ON SURGICAL SMOKE IN OPERATING ROOM NURSES
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07404956
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study was conducted to compare the effect of surgical mask and N95 mask use on physical symptoms due to surgical smoke in operating theatre nurses. The study, which was conducted in a single-group prospective quasi-experimental design, was completed with 38 nurses in the operating theatre unit of a state hospital in the Western Black Sea Region.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Aged 18 years or older
- Working as a sterile operating room nurse at least 4 hours per day, 5 days per week
- Compliance with the protocol requiring continuous use of both surgical mask and N95 mask for at least 4 hours per day
- Ability to communicate verbally and provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorders
- Presence of chronic respiratory, musculoskeletal, or neurological diseases
- Presence of chronic dermatological conditions or allergies affecting the facial or respiratory area
- Speech or communication impairments
- Pregnancy
- Holding a supervisory role (e.g., charge nurse) or non-sterile nursing role
See the full eligibility criteria
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Aged 18 years or older
- Working as a sterile operating room nurse at least 4 hours per day, 5 days per week
- Compliance with the protocol requiring continuous use of both surgical mask and N95 mask for at least 4 hours per day
- Ability to communicate verbally and provide informed consent
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorders
- Presence of chronic respiratory, musculoskeletal, or neurological diseases
- Presence of chronic dermatological conditions or allergies affecting the facial or respiratory area
- Speech or communication impairments
- Pregnancy
- Holding a supervisory role (e.g., charge nurse) or non-sterile nursing role
- Planned unit change or rotation during the study period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bartın, Bartın, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bartın, Bartın, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.