Desk job hurting your hands? a 4-Week online program might help
NCT ID NCT07556081
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a four-week online ergonomic training and hand exercise program is practical and beneficial for office workers. Thirty-five desk-based workers participated, doing supervised hand exercises twice a week plus home practice. Researchers measured grip strength and fine motor skills before and after the program to see if it made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tele-education-based ergonomic training and hand exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way for office workers to improve hand strength and dexterity without needing in-person visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program is short (4 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.
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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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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Finished
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Aug 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
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- Ages
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18 to 60 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 between 18 and 60 years * Working at a desk for at least 5 hours per day * Having no regular exercise habits * Not having received prior training related to office ergonomics, hand dexterity, or grip strength * Working in a desk-based job for at least 1 year * Willing to participate and providing written informed consen Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery involving the wrist or hand * Diagnosis of a neurological disorder * Inability to maintain regular participation during the training program
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Health Sciences
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34104, Turkey (Türkiye)
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