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At-Home exercises may ease Sonographers' aching muscles

NCT ID NCT06842485

Symptom relief Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a six-week home exercise program (telerehabilitation) could reduce pain and improve quality of life in cardiac sonographers with work-related muscle and joint disorders. 32 sonographers were split into two groups: one got the exercise program plus education, the other got only education. Researchers measured pain, quality of life, and job satisfaction before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
telerehabilitation (stretching and strengthening exercises done at home)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home way to reduce pain and improve quality of life for sonographers with work-related muscle and joint problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all sonographers. The exercises were done at home without direct supervision, so adherence and technique may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cardiac sonographers with work-related musculoskeletal pain. * Cardiac sonographers practicing adult echocardiography predominantly working in public hospitals, private hospitals or/and private outpatient clinics in Saudi Arabia. Exclusion Criteria: * Systematic diseases as reported by the participants such as Diabetes Miletus and Fibromyalgia. * Using cardiac medications or the pain killer as reported by the participants. * Any biomechanical abnormalities based on the evaluation of a qualified physical therapist. * Any other musculoskeletal disorders or injuries which is not related to WRMDs. * Any recent surgery which may affect the ability to participate in the exercise program. * Any other contraindications to participate in the exercise program. * Pregnancy in female participants.

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Conditions

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occupational disorder

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imamabdulrahman bin fasial univeristy

    Dammam, Eastern Province, 34521, Saudi Arabia

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