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Mindful of your posture? it might mean fewer Work-Related aches

NCT ID NCT07716501

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether being more aware of your own posture is linked to having fewer muscle and joint complaints among working adults. Researchers surveyed 212 workers about their postural awareness, physical activity, and any aches or pains they experienced. The goal is to see if postural awareness matters beyond known factors like ergonomics and lifestyle. Findings could inform simple, non-drug approaches to reduce common workplace discomfort.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If confirmed, this could point toward simple, low-cost training programs to reduce work-related muscle and joint pain.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all types of jobs or workers.

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Study facts

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Participants

212 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Eligible participants were adults aged ≥18 years who were currently employed, had maintained the same predominant working pattern for at least six months, worked at least six hours per day, and were able to understand and complete the Turkish-language questionnaires. Individuals were excluded if they reported an inflammatory rheumatic disease, fibromyalgia or another chronic widespread pain disorder, a neurological disorder, major musculoskeletal surgery during the preceding six months, acute musculoskeletal trauma, continuous use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or systemic corticosteroids, pregnancy, professional-level sports participation, or a diagnosed severe postural deformity. These criteria were intended to reduce the potential influence of health conditions or exposures that could substantially alter musculoskeletal symptoms or postural awareness independently of occupational factors. Eligibility was reassessed before a

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years who were currently employed * Had maintained the same predominant working pattern for at least six months * Worked at least six hours per day * Were able to understand and complete the Turkish-language questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * an inflammatory disease, fibromyalgia or another chronic widespread pain disorder, a neurological disorder, major musculoskeletal surgery during the preceding six months * acute musculoskeletal trauma * continuous use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or systemic corticosteroids * pregnancy * professional-level sports participation * a diagnosed severe postural deformity.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Musculoskeletal complication Posture Worker health

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IYYU

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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