The Effect of Exercise Given to Cashiers Along With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Work Performance (NCT06407440) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Exercise Given to Cashiers Along With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Work Performance
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-05-09
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of the exercises given to cashiers through ergonomics training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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inclusion criteria
* Those who have been working as cashiers in the market for at least 2 years
* Employees who have no obstacle to exercise
* Women and men aged 18-45
* Cashiers working 40 hours or more per week
exclusion criteria
* Being diagnosed with a serious psychological illness.
* Malignancy
* Advanced osteoporosis
* Being under 25 years of age.
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.
1This trial combined exercise with ergonomics training specifically for cashiers — if I have a work-related upper limb or neck problem from a similar repetitive job, could that kind of combined approach be relevant to my situation, or would standard physical therapy alone be a better starting point for me?
2The trial measured sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index alongside pain and work performance — does my doctor think poor sleep might be making my musculoskeletal symptoms worse, and should that be part of how we track my progress?
3Since this study is now completed, has my doctor seen or can they look into what the results showed about whether exercise plus ergonomics training actually reduced upper limb pain and burnout scores, so we can weigh whether this approach is worth pursuing?
4The trial used the Bournemouth Neck Survey and the Nordic Extended Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to measure symptoms — would my doctor consider using similar assessments to get a clearer picture of where my pain is coming from and how it's affecting my work?
5This trial focused on occupational burnout alongside physical symptoms — should I be talking to my care team about the mental and emotional side of my work-related condition, not just the physical pain in my arms and neck?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.