Desk job hurting your hands? a 4-Week online program might help

NCT ID NCT07556081

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a four-week online ergonomic training and hand exercise program is practical and beneficial for office workers. Thirty-five desk-based workers participated, doing supervised hand exercises twice a week plus home practice. Researchers measured grip strength and fine motor skills before and after the program to see if it made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tele-education-based ergonomic training and hand exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way for office workers to improve hand strength and dexterity without needing in-person visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program is short (4 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

occupational disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HAND FUNCTION IN DESK-BASED WORKERS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Health Sciences
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34104, Turkey (Türkiye)

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