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Posture Exercises and Ergonomics Education

NCT07475819 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2026-03-19

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Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn if a combination of postural exercise programs and ergonomics education can provide protective and therapeutic effects against work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in academic and administrative office staff at Bahçeşehir University (aged 20-55, working at least 3 months in an office setting). The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does a 6-week program of ergonomics training and regular posture exercises reduce the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal pain? Can structured ergonomics education improve the alignment of the office environment with international safety standards (OSHA)? Is there a measurable improvement in the sleep quality of office workers following these interventions?

Researchers will compare the pre-intervention baseline data to post-intervention results (after 6 weeks) to see if the interventions lead to a statistically significant reduction in physical discomfort and an increase in ergonomic compliance.

Participants will:

Undergo a comprehensive baseline assessment, including the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire, New York Posture Analysis, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Attend a one-day intensive training program covering both theoretical ergonomics and practical postural exercises.

Receive an instructional brochure with a QR code providing access to exercise videos.Perform the prescribed ergonomic adjustments and exercises during workdays for a duration of 6 weeks.Complete a follow-up assessment after 6 weeks to evaluate changes in pain levels, posture, and environmental compliance.

Conditions

  • Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Ergonomic Risk Exposure
  • Postural Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

Digitalized Continuity via QR Code Technology: To bridge the gap between training and daily habit formation, the intervention utilizes custom-designed brochures embedded with QR codes. These link directly to high-quality video demonstrations, allowing participants to access professional guidance at their workstations in real-time, thereby reducing the "forgetting curve" typical of one-time trainings. Specific Academic/Administrative Context: While many ergonomics studies focus on industrial workers, this study specifically targets the unique stressors of a university setting (e.g., prolonged periods of intense cognitive load combined with static computer use among high-level education professionals). Comprehensive Outcome Mapping: The study is unique in its holistic evaluation, correlating physical posture (NYPA) and musculoskeletal pain (CMDQ) with environmental compliance (OSHA) and physiological recovery markers (PSQI Sleep Quality), offering a 360-degree view of the office worker

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bahçeşehir University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-01
Primary Completion
2026-05-15
Completion
2026-05-15

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