Flexibility Exercises, Created by AI and Humans, on Office Workers' Flexibility, Back-health and Muscle-stiffness.

NCT07242287 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: mehmet.sonmez2
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

While the benefits of flexibility exercises for office workers are well known, there is no randomized controlled comparison to determine whether these exercises can be delivered more effectively and safely by a specialist or by an automated artificial intelligence algorithm. Furthermore, considering the dynamic programming potential of artificial intelligence, determining whether this method can provide results similar to or superior to traditional methods is critical for the development of future healthcare models. The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of 15-minute home-based flexibility exercises derived by artificial intelligence and produced by humans, administered over a 4-week period, on office workers' overall flexibility, back health, and muscle stiffness levels. This study is a two-armed, single-blind randomized controlled trial. Participants will be blinded to which group they are assigned to. This study will be respond "Are flexibility exercises generated by artificial intelligence more effective than human-generated flexibility exercises" question. During the study, participants who sign the volunteer information form and consent form and meet the inclusion criteria will be divided equally into two groups using a simple random method (coin toss):

• Group A: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Flexibility Group.
• Group B: Human Expert-Based Flexibility Group. Intervention programs will include a standardized 15-minute flexibility exercise program will be automatically generated for each participant via Gemini, an AI-powered platform for group A, and a 15-minute program consisting of standardized flexibility exercises modified for each participant created by two qualified physiotherapists, based on calisthenic exercises (using body weight). This program will target the same muscle groups as the AI group's program and will be of similar duration. The exercise program will last a total of 4 weeks. Participants will exercise 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for 15 minutes a day in their own environment.

Conditions

Office Workers

Keywords

Flexibility exercises; AI-created; Human-created; Muscle stiffness; back health; flexibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Body flexibility

  The sit-and-reach test will be used for evaluation. This test measures body flexibility and is performed on a specially developed sit-and-reach bench. Sit with both legs straight on the floor. One hand is placed on top of the other with the middle fingertips aligned. The soles of the feet are placed on the footrest of the measuring device. The subject is instructed to inhale and then, while exhaling, bend at the hips and reach forward, pushing the sliding ruler on the device. The back should be straight and the head up. Avoid jumping or rapid movements, and never stretch to the point of pain. Keep the knees straight and hold the reaching position for 2 seconds. Record the distance traveled by the sliding ruler in centimeters. Perform two trials. Record the longest distance. This is a valid and safe test.

  The change from baseline sit and reach test score at week 4.

• Back health

  It will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index. This questionnaire, which assesses back health in 10 categories, is calculated out of a total of 50 points. A high score indicates a poor prognosis.

  The change from baseline Oswestry Disability Index score at week 4.

• Muscle stiffness

  The MyotonPRO muscle characteristics assessment device will be used for evaluation. This device provides the ability to measure changes in muscle tone instantly and objectively. It has been developed to assess muscle tone, muscle stiffness, and muscle elasticity. It is a reliable measurement device for assessing back health. The assessment will be performed on the muscle groups most related to back health and flexibility limitations in office workers, namely the lumbar erector spinae (lower back), hamstrings (back of the thigh), and gastrocnemius medialis (calf).

  The change from baseline MyotonPRO device score at week 4.

Study Arms (2)

15-Minute Home-Based Flexibility Exercises Derived by Artificial Intelligence Group

EXPERIMENTAL

An AI-powered platform called Gemini will automatically generate a standardized 15-minute flexibility exercise program for each participant. This program will include dynamic and static stretching exercises.

Other: AI-created exercise

15-Minute Home-Based Flexibility Exercises Producted by Human Group

EXPERIMENTAL

For this group, a 15-minute program consisting of standardized flexibility exercises modified for each participant based on calisthenic exercises (bodyweight exercises) will be created by two qualified physical therapists. This program will target similar muscle groups and have the same duration as the AI group's program.

Other: Human-created exercise

Interventions

AI-created exercise OTHER

15-minute home flexibility exercise program derived by artificial intelligence over 4 weeks

Also known as: Flexibility exercise derived by AI

15-Minute Home-Based Flexibility Exercises Derived by Artificial Intelligence Group

Human-created exercise OTHER

15-minute home flexibility exercise program producted by human over 4 weeks

Also known as: Flexibility exercises producted by human

15-Minute Home-Based Flexibility Exercises Producted by Human Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Not have any known chronic orthopedic problems (active injuries requiring surgery or causing limited mobility).
• Be able to walk distances of 150 meters or more without assistance.
• Be an office worker who spends most of their working hours at a desk (at least 30 hours per week).

You may not qualify if:

• Having a chronic illness (cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, metabolic disease, etc.).
• Having a condition that causes acute or chronic pain related to the musculoskeletal system.
• Having undergone major surgery within the last 6 months.
• Experiencing a health problem during participation that would cause any physical activity restrictions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Erzurum Technical University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Erzurum Technical University Health Science Faculty

Erzurum, 25050, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Mehmet SÖNMEZ, PhD

  Erzurum Technical University

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Mehmet SÖNMEZ, PhD

CONTACT

+90 444 5 388; mehmet.sonmez@erzurum.edu.tr

Esedullah AKARAS, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 17, 2025
• First Posted: November 21, 2025
• Study Start: December 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 28, 2026
• Study Completion: March 15, 2026
• Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)