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NCT Number: NCT05475353

The Effects of Ergonomics Awareness Education and Exercise

This study aims to determine the effects of asynchronous and synchronous exercises, which are added to ergonomics awareness education, on musculoskeletal disorders, physical activity and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Ergonomics Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Disorder Quality of Life Telerehabilitation

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18-45
  • Working at home at least 5 hours a day
  • Not having one or more diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders

Exclusion criteria

  • Limited access to technology or not being able to actively use the technology
  • Had musculoskeletal trauma or surgery
  • Pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

Asyncronized Exercise

Behavioral

This group will be informed about ergonomics and protective exercises for the musculoskeletal system with an online seminar.

Syncronized Exercise

Procedure

This group will be informed about ergonomics and protective exercises for the musculoskeletal system with an online seminar. Then, participants will complete the 6 weeks of exercise training at an online video conference program two times a week under the physiotherapist's supervise.

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical activty status

    Time frame: Baseline

    International Physical. Activity Questionnaire-short form

  2. Physical activty status

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    International Physical. Activity Questionnaire-short form

  3. Quality of life status

    Time frame: Baseline

    Short Form 36

  4. Quality of life status

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Short Form 36

  5. Musculoskeletal Discomfort level

    Time frame: Baseline

    Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires: Higher scores indicate higher musculoskeletal discomfort.

  6. Musculoskeletal Discomfort level

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires: Higher scores indicate higher musculoskeletal discomfort.

  7. Ergonomic risk level

    Time frame: Baseline

    Rapid Upper Limb Assesment: Higher scores indicate higher risk.

  8. Ergonomic risk level

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Rapid Upper Limb Assesment: Higher scores indicate higher risk.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Kültür University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Ergonomics Awareness Education and Exercise on Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Remote Workers

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jul 26, 2022
Registry last updated
Sep 14, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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