Sit up straight! new study tests simple exercises to beat desk job aches
NCT ID NCT07475819
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This observational study at Bahçeşehir University will test whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in 25 office workers aged 20-55. Participants will attend a one-day training, get a brochure with exercise videos via QR codes, and do exercises during workdays. Researchers will compare pain, posture, and sleep scores 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
- posture exercises and ergonomics education
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost program to reduce work-related pain and improve sleep for office workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early observational study with only 25 participants. Results may not apply to all office workers, and the program may not lead to lasting changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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20 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Aged 20-55, currently employed as an office worker for at least 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or acquired musculoskeletal disabilities, systemic diseases contraindicating exercise, pregnancy, chronic neurological/cardiovascular conditions, or regular exercise participation within the last 6 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bahcesehir university
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)
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