Neck training plus pilates may boost balance in desk workers
NCT ID NCT07483892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding special neck exercises to Pilates reformer workouts helps improve balance. Thirty women aged 30-49 who use computers at least 6 hours a day took part. They were split into three groups: one did both neck training and Pilates, one did only Pilates, and one did nothing. Balance was measured 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
- Cervical sensorimotor training and Pilates reformer exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple exercises to improve balance and reduce discomfort for people who sit at computers for long hours.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not work for all types of balance problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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30 to 49 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female adults aged 30-49 years * Individuals who use a computer for ≥6 hours per day * Individuals who have experienced musculoskeletal pain and discomfort (neck, shoulder, or lower back) within the past year * Individuals who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study * Individuals able to participate in exercise training Exclusion Criteria: * History of musculoskeletal or neurological surgery within the past 6 months * Individuals diagnosed with severe fractures or neurological disorders requiring surgical treatment * Any severe condition affecting balance or gait
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ewha Womans University
Seoul, 03760, South Korea
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