Physiotherapist-Supervised Online Exercise in Remote White-Collar Workers

NCT07501767 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 25.01.2024/26
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 33
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of a physiotherapist-guided online exercise program on pain and functional performance in remote white-collar workers. It is designed as a prospective single-arm study to provide preliminary evidence on the clinical effectiveness of the intervention.

Conditions

Pain; Functional Performance

Keywords

Remote-Working White-Collar Individuals

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Change in Pain intensity

  Pain intensity will be assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The VAS is a widely used self-reported measure of pain consisting of a horizontal line anchored by "no pain" at one end and "worst imaginable pain" at the other. Participants will be asked to mark the point on the line that best represents their pain intensity, and the score will be recorded in centimeters. Higher scores will indicate greater pain intensity.

  Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program

• Change in lower-extremity functional strength and endurance

  Lower-extremity functional strength and endurance will be assessed using the bilateral squat test. The number of correctly performed repetitions completed in 30 seconds will be recorded.

  Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program

• Change in core muscle endurance

  The lateral bridge test will assess core muscle endurance by recording the duration participants can maintain the side-bridge position. The duration for which the side-bridge position can be maintained will be recorded in seconds.

  Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program

• Change in abdominal and hip flexor muscle strength and endurance

  The sit-up test will assess abdominal and hip flexor muscle strength and endurance by recording the number of correctly completed repetitions during the test period.

  Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program

Study Arms (1)

Physiotherapist-Supervised Online Exercise Tranining

EXPERIMENTAL

Online Exercise

Other: Online exercise program

Interventions

Online exercise program OTHER

The online exercise intervention in this study will consist of a structured program including a warm-up period, shoulder girdle stabilization exercises, stretching exercises for the upper and lower extremities, back extensor strengthening, lower-extremity balance and coordination training, and a cool-down period. All exercises will be delivered in an online setting under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Each exercise will be performed in two sets of 10 repetitions. The intervention will be implemented over a period of six weeks, with two sessions per week, and each session will last approximately 40 to 50 minutes. After completion of the baseline assessments, participants will begin the exercise program with a warm-up phase intended to increase cardiorespiratory activity and prepare the neuromuscular system for exercise. The warm-up will include marching in place, controlled breathing exercises, and shoulder abduction.

Physiotherapist-Supervised Online Exercise Tranining

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• White-collar individuals who have been working remotely for at least 3 months
• Aged 18 years or older
• Having low back pain and/or neck pain related to the remote working process, or reporting a perceived postural disorder
• Having a sedentary lifestyle

You may not qualify if:

• History of chronic disease
• Presence of a neurological or psychiatric disorder
• Visual or hearing impairment
• Inability to cooperate with the study procedures

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Central Study Contacts

Begum Unlu, PhD

CONTACT

90 216 777 57 00; begum.unlu@marmara.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 17, 2026
• First Posted: March 30, 2026
• Study Start: March 17, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2026
• Study Completion: May 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Locations

TU (1)