CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Preventive Physiotherapy Practices on Posture and Work-Related Functions in Office Workers

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2019-08-26

Plain-language summary

In this study; aimed to determine an individual-centered, effective physiotherapy method to reduce the negative impacts of the forward head posture on work-related functions and to increase body awareness and functionality among office workers. In addition, aimed to reduce the loss of work with measures to improve the quality and efficiency of work.

Who can participate

Age range

22 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age below 40, Full-time and regular employees in the last 1 year, * Office workers using computers at desk for at least 3 hours per day * According to RULA, working in a posture that above acceptable level, * No trauma history * Non-specific neck pain but no chronic conditions of cervical spine and upper extremity Exclusion Criteria: * During the study; need of receiving a treatment/ interventions for the upper body due to trauma or any other conditions is concluded with withdraw from the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC)

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Muscle Activation of Upper Trapezius

Timeframe: 30 minutes

Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) / Forward Head Posture

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04198675

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-15

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