Desk workout: standing and stretching may soothe aching necks
NCT ID NCT06463041
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a daily low-intensity exercise program and a standing desk device could improve physical health in 58 female office workers who sit for over 6 hours a day. Participants did short training routines and used a GetUp Assist device to transition between sitting and standing. The goal was to reduce neck, shoulder, and arm discomfort and improve flexibility and strength after 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GetUp Assist device and daily low-intensity training program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way for office workers to reduce neck and shoulder discomfort without leaving their desk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 58 participants, all female Norwegian office workers. Results may not apply to men or other work settings, and the effect may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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SSA Steinkjer
Steinkjer, Nord-Trøndelag, 7711, Norway