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Experiential Learning vs Traditional Ergonomic Training in Logistics Workers

NCT07745400 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-08-04

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Summary

Background:

Musculoskeletal disorders are common occupational health problems among industrial workers, particularly manual material handlers involved in repetitive lifting and physical tasks. Ergonomic education and postural awareness interventions are frequently used to prevent these disorders, but long-term follow-up data regarding their effectiveness remain limited.

Purpose:

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the 12-month effectiveness of an intensive ergonomic education and postural awareness program on musculoskeletal symptoms, ergonomic risk levels, handling posture, and knowledge levels among manual material handlers.

Methods:

In this randomized controlled trial, participants were randomly allocated into two groups: an Intervention Group and a Control Group. The Intervention Group received comprehensive theoretical and practical ergonomic education focused on safe material handling and postural awareness, followed by regular follow-ups and reminders. The Control Group received baseline assessments without ongoing postural reinforcement. Outcome measures-including musculoskeletal symptom severity, ergonomic posture risk, and ergonomic knowledge-were evaluated at baseline, 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th months.

Conditions

  • Occupational Health
  • Posture
  • Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Experiential Learning-Based Ergonomic Training Program

An interactive 8-hour ergonomic training program based on Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, including situation-based scenarios, role-playing, peer-interactive games, and practical motor-skill training for a 10-exercise home exercise program.

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Ergonomic Seminar Education

A standard 6-hour classroom-based traditional ergonomic education seminar covering the exact same core ergonomic curriculum and 10-exercise home exercise program, delivered through didactic lectures, slide presentations, and question-and-answer sessions without interactive practical group exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Okan University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nezire Köse, PhD, PT · Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-01-19
Primary Completion
2016-02-15
Completion
2016-02-26

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