Desk job vs. factory floor: which is harder on your body?
NCT ID NCT07441551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 factory workers to compare how different jobs affect the body. Blue-collar workers (who do physical tasks) and white-collar workers (who sit at desks) were checked for muscle strength, flexibility, and pain. The goal was to find out which job types have higher ergonomic risks and to suggest ways to prevent injuries.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
Study Population Description The study population consists of full-time blue-collar and white-collar employees aged 18 to 65 years who are working in the same industrial (factory) setting. Participants have been employed in the factory for at least two consecutive years and have maintained their current job position for a minimum of one year. The population represents actively working adults exposed to different occupational ergonomic demands within the same organizational environment.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Employed in the same factory for at least two consecutive years * Actively working in either field-based (blue-collar) or office-based (white-collar) positions * Full-time employment status * Maintained the current job position for at least one year prior to assessment * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria * Presence of a diagnosed cardiovascular condition contraindicating physical activity * Orthopedic surgery within the previous 12 months * Presence of a neurological disorder affecting motor performance * Acute musculoskeletal injury within the previous 3 months * Currently receiving structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions * Pregnancy at the time of assessment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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İstinye Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)