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Ergonomic Risk and Musculoskeletal Characteristics in Industrial Workers

NCT07441551 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-03-02

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Summary

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common occupational health problems and are closely associated with ergonomic risk factors in the workplace. Different occupational roles expose workers to distinct biomechanical and postural demands, which may influence musculoskeletal health in different ways. Field-based (blue-collar) work is typically characterized by physical workload and repetitive movements, whereas office-based (white-collar) work mainly involves prolonged sitting and static postures.

This cross-sectional comparative study aims to evaluate and compare musculoskeletal characteristics and ergonomic risk levels between blue-collar and white-collar workers employed in the same industrial setting. Full-time employees aged 18-65 years who have been working in the same factory for at least two years are included.

Outcomes include muscle strength, joint range of motion, ergonomic risk assessed using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), musculoskeletal complaints, body awareness, health-related quality of life, and anxiety levels. Objective measurements and validated self-report questionnaires are used.

Following baseline assessment, individualized ergonomic and exercise-based recommendations are provided as part of a workplace health promotion approach. Participant satisfaction and perceived ergonomic awareness are descriptively evaluated after eight weeks. The findings aim to support occupation-specific ergonomic risk assessment and preventive strategies in industrial work environments.

Conditions

  • Ergonomic Risk and Work-related Musculoskeletal Characteristics in Blue- and White-collar Workers

Interventions

OTHER

Workplace Ergonomic and Exercise Education

This intervention consists of individualized ergonomic and exercise-based recommendations provided following assessment. The content includes education on optimal working postures, workstation and task-related ergonomic principles, avoidance of prolonged static positions, safe manual handling techniques, and brief workplace-appropriate exercises aimed at promoting musculoskeletal health. The recommendations are delivered as part of a workplace health promotion and awareness approach and are not designed as a therapeutic or experimental intervention. No objective outcome-based effectiveness analysis is conducted.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istinye University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Elif Cantürk, MS · Istinye University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-15
Primary Completion
2025-12-30
Completion
2026-01-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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