Desk job aches? pilates may be the antidote
NCT ID NCT07751718
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding Pilates exercises to typical desk exercises can reduce neck, shoulder, and back pain and improve posture in office workers. About 30 female office workers will be randomly assigned to either do desk exercises alone or desk exercises plus Pilates twice a week. Researchers will measure pain, posture, and burnout to see if Pilates offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercise
- What this could lead to
- If effective, Pilates could become a simple, drug-free way to reduce common work-related pain and improve posture in office workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Also, benefits may be modest and require continued practice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Firat University
RECRUITINGElâzığ, 23200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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