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The Effect of Ergonomics and Exercise Training on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Female Dairy Farmers

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-03-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this research is to comparatively examine the effects of ergonomics training and the combined application of ergonomics and structured exercise training on work-related musculoskeletal disorders in female farmers actively engaged in milking.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria * Having been actively engaged in farming for at least 5 years * Being between 25-50 years of age * Being female * Having the physical ability to participate in the planned training and exercise program during the study period Exclusion Criteria * Having any accompanying neurological disease or neurological dysfunction * Having a history of any musculoskeletal surgery * Having a serious systemic disease that may prevent the implementation of the study protocol

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

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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

Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Timeframe: 14 weeks

QuickDASH

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Beck Depression Inventory

Timeframe: 14 weeks

World Health Organization Quality of Life (Brief)

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07442409

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-30

Contact for this trial

Ömer ŞEVGİN

+905069787535 omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.