Investigation of the Effects of a Neuromuscular Control-Focused Posture Training Program in Butchers

NCT07292350 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Uskudar78
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a neuromuscular posture training program implemented in butchers on neck pain, posture quality and upper back muscle control.

Conditions

Neck Pain; Work-related Illness; Back Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

  This index evaluates sleep quality and disturbance over the past month. It contains a total of 24 questions. 19 of these questions are answered by the person's self-assessment, and 5 of them are answered by the roommate who shares the same room with the person. The 5 questions answered by the person's roommate are not included when calculating the score. In scoring, the lowest (0) and the highest (21) points are obtained. A score of 4 and above indicates poor sleep quality

  10 weeks

• Quick-Arm, Shoulder and Hand Disabilities Survey functional scale

  The Quick Arm, Shoulder and Hand Disabilities Survey score is calculated as follows: At least 10 out of the 11 items must be answered. Each answered question will have a maximum value of 5. These values are then transformed into a score of 100 by subtracting 1 and multiplying by 25. This transformation is done to compare the scores with other scales ranging from 0 to 100. A high score indicates significant dysfunction. Quick Arm, Shoulder and Hand Disabilities Survey Score = \[(Sum of responses / n) - 1\] X 25 n: the number of questions answered.

  10 weeks

• Neck Pain Disability Index Questionnaire

  The scale includes 10 titles. It includes pain sensitivity, heavy lifting, personal hygiene, reading, sleep, headache, concentration, work, driving, social activities. There are 6 answer options according to the severity of the limitation or pain. Scoring is between 0 and 5. The highest score is 50 and the least is 0. The neck disability level classification according to the total score is as follows 0-4: no restrictions 5-14: mild limitation 15-24: moderate limitation 25-34: severe limitation 34 and up: completely restricted

  10 weeks

Study Arms (2)

control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

only those who received ergonomics training

Other: ergonomics training

exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

those who received exercise along with ergonomics training

Other: ergonomics training; Other: ergonomics training + exercise

Interventions

ergonomics training OTHER

Each of the control group participants will receive separate ergonomics training. The content of this training will include the topics of "what is ergonomics, the purpose of ergonomics, musculoskeletal diseases in employees, work-related musculoskeletal risk factors

control; exercise

ergonomics training + exercise OTHER

* Deep cervical flexor activation * Chin-tuck * 2-3 cm head lift endurance training * Scapular stabilization exercises * Retraction + depression * Serratus Anterior activation * Punch progressions in the supine position * Pectoral and upper trapezius stretching exercises * Functional posture training * Correction of butchers' forward bending and rotation movements when using knives * Ergonomic posture control during the task

exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being over 18 years of age
• Actively working as a butcher in Istanbul
• Actively participating in the profession for at least 5 years
• Not having experienced acute trauma to the neck or back region within the last 3 months
• Being physically capable of participating in neuromuscular posture training
• Signing the Informed Voluntary Consent Form

You may not qualify if:

• Persons with the following characteristics will not be included in the study:
• Being under 18 years of age
• Not actively practicing butchery
• Having undergone surgery to the neck, spine, or shoulder region within the last 6 months
• Serious neurological conditions such as acute cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy
• Systemic diseases such as cancer or serious cardiovascular disease
• Severe balance disorder/vestibular disorder
• Health condition that would prevent the safe continuation of exercise practice

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uskudar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

• Gur I, Sevgin O, Dikmen Hosbas B. Effectiveness of ergonomics training and exercise in tea workers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Dec;98(9-10):945-955. doi: 10.1007/s00420-025-02185-0. Epub 2025 Nov 18.

  PMID: 41251731 BACKGROUND

• Zengi H, Safran EE, Sevgin O. The effect of home exercises with kinesiotaping on pain, functionality, and work performance in bus drivers with non-specific neck pain. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2024;37(6):1617-1630. doi: 10.3233/BMR-240001.

  PMID: 38943382 BACKGROUND

• Pehlevan E, Sevgin O. Effect of exercise given to factory workers with ergonomics training on pain and functionality: A randomized controlled trial. Work. 2024;78(1):195-205. doi: 10.3233/WOR-230663.

  PMID: 38701125 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain; Back Pain

Interventions

Ergonomics; Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Engineering; Technology, Industry, and Agriculture; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Esra Çal

  Uskudar University

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Ömer ŞEVGİN

CONTACT

+905069787535; omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc.Prof.Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 5, 2025
• First Posted: December 18, 2025
• Study Start: December 18, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 20, 2026
• Study Completion: April 15, 2026
• Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)