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 range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

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

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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