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2026-03-26 @ 3:16 PM
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2026-03-31 @ 1:51 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07486232
Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-20
First Post:
2026-03-15
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF POSTURAL EXERCISES AND TAPING
Sponsor:
Istanbul Rumeli University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF POSTURAL EXERCISES AND TAPING IN OFFICE WORKERS WITH CHRONIC NECK PAIN
Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Status Verified Date:
2026-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
OFFICE WORKERS
Brief Summary:
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Kinesio Taping (KT) and a structured exercise program on pain, disability, balance, and psychosocial well-being in desk-based office workers with chronic neck pain.
Background:
Prolonged sedentary work, particularly desk jobs exceeding six hours per day, is a significant risk factor for chronic neck pain and postural dysfunction. This study focuses on employees of the Kocaeli Governorate to determine which conservative intervention-active (exercise) or passive/supportive (taping)-provides superior clinical outcomes.
Methods:
A total of 45 volunteers (minimum 15 per group) aged 25-55, who work at desks for at least six hours a day and suffer from chronic neck pain, will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for a 4-week intervention period:
Kinesio Taping Group: Participants will receive therapeutic taping for the cervical region.
Exercise Group: Participants will undergo a structured program focusing on neck stabilization and postural correction.
Control Group: Participants will receive no active intervention and will maintain their routine activities.
Outcome Measures:
Comprehensive assessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the 4-week program:
Pain \& Disability: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI).
Physical Performance: Balance tests and Deep Neck Flexor Endurance test.
Psychosocial Status: Quality of Life (SF-36) and depression levels (Beck Depression Inventory).
Background:
Prolonged sedentary work, particularly desk jobs exceeding six hours per day, is a significant risk factor for chronic neck pain and postural dysfunction. This study focuses on employees of the Kocaeli Governorate to determine which conservative intervention-active (exercise) or passive/supportive (taping)-provides superior clinical outcomes.
Methods:
A total of 45 volunteers (minimum 15 per group) aged 25-55, who work at desks for at least six hours a day and suffer from chronic neck pain, will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for a 4-week intervention period:
Kinesio Taping Group: Participants will receive therapeutic taping for the cervical region.
Exercise Group: Participants will undergo a structured program focusing on neck stabilization and postural correction.
Control Group: Participants will receive no active intervention and will maintain their routine activities.
Outcome Measures:
Comprehensive assessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the 4-week program:
Pain \& Disability: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI).
Physical Performance: Balance tests and Deep Neck Flexor Endurance test.
Psychosocial Status: Quality of Life (SF-36) and depression levels (Beck Depression Inventory).
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: