Work-related IllnessNCT07447180
The Effectiveness of Exercise Combined With Ergonomics Training for Musculoskeletal Pain Seen in Pastry Chefs
A study testing ergonomics training and ergonomics training + exercise in people with Work-related Illness, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study examines the effectiveness of ergonomics training combined with exercise for musculoskeletal pain seen in pastry chefs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 24 to 44 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Work-related Illness
- What is being tested?
- ergonomics training and ergonomics training + exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 6 Mar 2026to 10 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 24 to 44 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Having been a pastry chef for at least 5 years
- Being registered with the pastry chefs' association
- Not having undergone any surgical procedure affecting upper extremity function or having a serious orthopedic injury history within the last 6 months
Who cannot join
- Not having a health problem that prevents exercise.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effectiveness of Exercise Combined With Ergonomics Training for Musculoskeletal Pain Seen in Pastry Chefs: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study examines the effectiveness of ergonomics training combined with exercise for musculoskeletal pain seen in pastry chefs.
Read the detailed description
The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. All participants will receive ergonomics training. The exercise group will receive an exercise program in addition to ergonomics training. Ergonomics training will be given at the beginning of treatment, at the end of the 4th week, and at the end of the 8th week. All participants will be evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment using the Quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Scale.
- Conditions
- Work-related Illness
- Being tested
- ergonomics training, ergonomics training + exercise
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ergonomics trainingOther
The ergonomics training will cover working in the correct posture, making ergonomic adjustments, explaining inappropriate positions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, and providing a general information program.
ergonomics training + exerciseOther
The ergonomics training will cover working in the correct posture, making ergonomic adjustments, explaining inappropriate positions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, and providing a general information program. Additionally, a program consisting of posture exercises, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises, and breathing exercises will be implemented.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Active comparator | participants who will receive ergonomics training Receives: Other: ergonomics training |
| exercise group | Experimental | Participants will receive ergonomics training along with an exercise program. Receives: Other: ergonomics training; Other: ergonomics training + exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Maslach Burnout Scale
The scale consists of 22 questions in total. A 5-point Likert scale is used to answer the questions. There are options such as 0- Never, 1- Rarely, 2- Sometimes, 3- Often, 4- Always. Volunteers are asked to tick the appropriate option for each question. The scale has 3 sub-categories. There are 9 items for the emotional exhaustion section, 5 items for the depersonalization section, and 8 items for the personal achievement section. People with high burnout levels are expected to have high scores on the emotional exhaustion section and depersonalization section, and low personal achievement scores. The scores that can be obtained from the subscales range from 0-36 for emotional exhaustion, 0-20 for depersonalization, and 0-32 for personal achievement.
Measured: 12 weeks
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
It is a scale used to determine the extent of pain in the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify and compare pain and complaints in parts of the body. There is an image showing the 9 parts of the body included in the questionnaire. These body parts; neck, shoulders, back, elbows, hands, waist, hips, knees and feet. The respondents are asked whether they have experienced problems such as pain and discomfort in their body parts in the last 12 months, in the last 4 weeks, and on the day of the assessment, and they are asked to mark this as yes or no.
Measured: 12 weeks
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; It evaluates sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction, and sleep delay and consists of a total of 24 questions. 19 of them are self-report scales and 5 of them consist of questions to be answered by a friend or spouse. There are 7 components with 18 questions scored in the scale, and each component is evaluated between 0 and 3 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, and 5 or more is an indicator of "poor sleep quality"
Measured: 12 weeks
QuickDASH
QuickDASH score of the mobility of the arm, shoulder, hand and its function by using the QuickDASH questionnaire. The QuickDASH is scored in two components: the disability/symptom section (11 items, scored 1-5) and the optional high performance sport/music or work modules (4 items, scored 1-5). A higher score indicates greater disability.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2026
- Study start6 Mar 2026
- Primary completion25 Jun 2026
- Study completion10 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Work-related IllnessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Doç.Dr.Ömer Şevgin, Uskudar University
- Investigators
- Amin daneshfar, Study chair, Uskudar University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07447180
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Uskudar95
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Atasoy H, Sevgin O, Karamancioglu B, Dikmen Hosbas B. Ergonomics training with exercise and manual therapy in textile workers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Sep;98(7):661-672. doi: 10.1007/s00420-025-02160-9. Epub 2025 Aug 14.
PubMed 40810742Yasar D, Safran EE, Sevgin O. The effect of combined ergonomic training and exercises on musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic risks in supermarket cashiers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Mar;98(2):255-265. doi: 10.1007/s00420-025-02132-z. Epub 2025 Mar 8.
PubMed 40056193Pehlevan 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.
PubMed 38701125
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of Exercise Combined With Ergonomics Training for Musculoskeletal Pain Seen in Pastry Chefs: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07447180
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Uskudar95
- Conditions
- Work-related Illness
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study examines the effectiveness of ergonomics training combined with exercise for musculoskeletal pain seen in pastry chefs.
Detailed description
The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. All participants will receive ergonomics training. The exercise group will receive an exercise program in addition to ergonomics training. Ergonomics training will be given at the beginning of treatment, at the end of the 4th week, and at the end of the 8th week. All participants will be evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment using the Quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Scale.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Active comparator | Other: ergonomics trainingparticipants who will receive ergonomics training |
| exercise group | Experimental | Other: ergonomics training, Other: ergonomics training + exerciseParticipants will receive ergonomics training along with an exercise program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 24 to 44 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having been a pastry chef for at least 5 years
- Being registered with the pastry chefs' association
- Not having undergone any surgical procedure affecting upper extremity function or having a serious orthopedic injury history within the last 6 months
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not having a health problem that prevents exercise.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ergonomics trainingThe ergonomics training will cover working in the correct posture, making ergonomic adjustments, explaining inappropriate positions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, and providing a general information program. | Other | control group, exercise group |
| ergonomics training + exerciseThe ergonomics training will cover working in the correct posture, making ergonomic adjustments, explaining inappropriate positions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, and providing a general information program. Additionally, a program consisting of posture exercises, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises, and breathing exercises will be implemented. | Other | exercise group |
Primary outcome
Maslach Burnout Scale
Time frame: 12 weeks
The scale consists of 22 questions in total. A 5-point Likert scale is used to answer the questions. There are options such as 0- Never, 1- Rarely, 2- Sometimes, 3- Often, 4- Always. Volunteers are asked to tick the appropriate option for each question. The scale has 3 sub-categories. There are 9 items for the emotional exhaustion section, 5 items for the depersonalization section, and 8 items for the personal achievement section. People with high burnout levels are expected to have high scores on the emotional exhaustion section and depersonalization section, and low personal achievement scores. The scores that can be obtained from the subscales range from 0-36 for emotional exhaustion, 0-20 for depersonalization, and 0-32 for personal achievement.
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Time frame: 12 weeks
It is a scale used to determine the extent of pain in the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify and compare pain and complaints in parts of the body. There is an image showing the 9 parts of the body included in the questionnaire. These body parts; neck, shoulders, back, elbows, hands, waist, hips, knees and feet. The respondents are asked whether they have experienced problems such as pain and discomfort in their body parts in the last 12 months, in the last 4 weeks, and on the day of the assessment, and they are asked to mark this as yes or no.
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time frame: 12 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; It evaluates sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction, and sleep delay and consists of a total of 24 questions. 19 of them are self-report scales and 5 of them consist of questions to be answered by a friend or spouse. There are 7 components with 18 questions scored in the scale, and each component is evaluated between 0 and 3 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, and 5 or more is an indicator of "poor sleep quality"
QuickDASH
Time frame: 12 weeks
QuickDASH score of the mobility of the arm, shoulder, hand and its function by using the QuickDASH questionnaire. The QuickDASH is scored in two components: the disability/symptom section (11 items, scored 1-5) and the optional high performance sport/music or work modules (4 items, scored 1-5). A higher score indicates greater disability.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Aug 2026.
- Background: PubMed 40810742Atasoy H, Sevgin O, Karamancioglu B, Dikmen Hosbas B. Ergonomics training with exercise and manual therapy in textile workers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Sep;98(7):661-672. doi: 10.1007/s00420-025-02160-9. Epub 2025 Aug 14.
- Background: PubMed 40056193Yasar D, Safran EE, Sevgin O. The effect of combined ergonomic training and exercises on musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic risks in supermarket cashiers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Mar;98(2):255-265. doi: 10.1007/s00420-025-02132-z. Epub 2025 Mar 8.
- Background: PubMed 38701125Pehlevan 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.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Amin daneshfar study chair
Uskudar University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing ergonomics training and ergonomics training + exercise in people with Work-related Illness, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Maslach Burnout Scale (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07447180, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Aug 2026.