Butchers' back pain targeted by new posture program
NCT ID NCT07292350
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special posture training program can help butchers with neck and upper back pain. Researchers will enroll 50 butchers in Istanbul who have worked in the trade for at least 5 years. The program focuses on improving muscle control and posture. The goal is to reduce pain and improve sleep and daily function.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 55 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Being over 18 years of age * Actively working as a butcher in Istanbul * Actively participating in the profession for at least 5 years * Not having experienced acute trauma to the neck or back region within the last 3 months * Being physically capable of participating in neuromuscular posture training * Signing the Informed Voluntary Consent Form Exclusion Criteria Persons with the following characteristics will not be included in the study: * Being under 18 years of age * Not actively practicing butchery * Having undergone surgery to the neck, spine, or shoulder region within the last 6 months * Serious neurological conditions such as acute cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy * Systemic diseases such as cancer or serious cardiovascular disease * Severe balance disorder/vestibular disorder * Health condition that would prevent the safe continuation of exercise practice
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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