Desk jockeys rejoice: 6-Week stretch study targets back pain

NCT ID NCT06540053

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether doing active hamstring stretches for 10 minutes a day, five days a week for six weeks, could reduce muscle tension in the lower back of office workers. Fifty-two desk workers who sat at least 5 hours daily participated. Researchers measured muscle activity and flexibility before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Active static hamstring stretching exercises

What this could lead to

If effective, this simple stretching routine could help office workers reduce low back muscle tension and prevent pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all workers or lead to lasting changes.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for STRETCH are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY LUMBAR REGION MUSCLE SHORTNESS MUSCLE TIGHTNESS OFFICE WORKERS STRETCH

Contacts and locations

Show contact details

Locations

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)