CompletedNot Applicable

FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY EFFECTS OF A TELE-EDUCATION-BASED ERGONOMIC AND HAND EXERCISE PROGRAM IN OFFICE WORKERS: A PILOT STUDY

Turkey (Türkiye)35 participantsStarted 2025-06-01

Plain-language summary

Many office workers spend long hours at desks, which can lead to hand and upper limb problems. These issues may reduce hand strength and affect daily activities and work performance. This study will evaluate whether an online ergonomic training and hand exercise program is practical and helpful for desk-based workers over four weeks. Researchers will measure hand grip strength and fine motor skills before and after the program to assess its potential benefits.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

hand grip strength

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4

Fine Motor Skills (Nine-Hole Peg Test)

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07556081

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-28

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