Sitting too much? study links desk jobs to poor posture, sleep, and mood
NCT ID NCT07445100
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how physical activity levels are linked to posture, sleep quality, depression, and muscle or joint pain in health science professors and researchers at Istanbul Aydin University. About 73 academics aged 23 to 65 will fill out questionnaires. The goal is to understand these connections and help create better workplace health strategies.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point to ways to improve health and well-being for people with desk jobs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that only looks at connections, not causes. It may not apply to other groups.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 73 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
The study population consists of academicians working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University. Participants are between 23 and 65 years of age and have at least one year of academic experience. The study targets voluntary academic staff without severe psychiatric disorders or major musculoskeletal conditions requiring medical treatment.
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23 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Academicians working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University * Aged between 23 and 65 years * At least 1 year of academic experience * Voluntary agreement to participate and signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) * Pregnancy * Use of antipsychotic medication * History of recent trauma or surgical operation within the last year * Severe musculoskeletal disorders requiring medical or surgical treatment (e.g., advanced scoliosis or kyphosis)
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