Neck PainOFFICE WORKERSNCT07486232
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF POSTURAL EXERCISES AND TAPING
A study testing Exercise and kinesiotape in people with Neck Pain, run by Istanbul Rumeli University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Exercise and kinesiotape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 23 Jul 2026to 30 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 25 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Those who have had neck pain for at least 3 months, Those who have worked at a desk for at least 3 years, Those who work at a computer for at least 6 hours or more a day during working hours, Those who sign the voluntary consent form.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who have received any physiotherapy program due to neck or back pain within the last 3 months, those with acute torticollis, those who have undergone cervical spine surgery, those with a history of fractures in the cervical vertebrae, those with conditions that will prevent evaluation or communication (such as cognitive problems), individuals with proven specific pathological conditions such as malignancy, fracture, systemic rheumatoid disease, or other musculoskeletal problems that may also affect the cervical region, such as impingement and thoracic outlet, those allergic to kinesiobands
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF POSTURAL EXERCISES AND TAPING IN OFFICE WORKERS WITH CHRONIC NECK PAIN
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:
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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).
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Exercise, kinesiotape
- Keywords
- neck pain, kinesiotape, exercise, pain, endurance
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain, Motor Activity, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseOther
Neck and posture exercises will be given to the participants Third times a week for four weeks.
kinesiotapeOther
Neck kinesiotape will be applied by a physiotherapist
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| kinesiotape group | Experimental | Participants in this group undergo Kinesio Taping treatment to correct kyphosis. Receives: Other: kinesiotape |
| exercise group | Active comparator | neck and posture exercises were given to the participants. Receives: Other: Exercise |
| Control | No intervention | Control group didnt attend any program or intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Depression
Beck Depression ınventory:The form contains 21 symptom categories, each with 4 options. Each item is scored between 0 and 3. The highest possible score is 63. Individuals scoring 17 points or higher are reported to have severe depressive symptoms requiring treatment.
Measured: Baseline and at the end of treatment (Week 4)
Balance test
The single-leg stance test will be used to assess balance. The individual is asked to stand on their dominant leg with their hands at their sides, then lift their leg, bending their knee joint at approximately a 45° angle, and start a stopwatch in this position. Individuals are asked to continue the test for the maximum time without losing their balance. The test ends when balance is lost, and the time is recorded in seconds.
Measured: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
Deep flexor endurance test
The 'Cervical Deep Flexor Muscle Endurance Test' is used. The test was performed in a supine hook position. The participants' hands were placed loosely on their abdomen. The person was instructed to pull their chin inward (chin tuck) and, while maintaining this position, to lift their head off the bed.
Measured: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
SF 36 Quality of life
The Short Form-36 (SF-36) is a scale consisting of 36 questions that assess a person's health status with 8 sub-items (physical function (FF), physical health (FS), emotional problems (DS), energy fatigue (EF), emotional state (DD), social function (SF), pain (A), general health (GS)). Each sub-item is scored separately on a scale of 0-100. The closer the score is to 100, the better the health status.
Measured: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
Pain Assessment
Visual pain Assessment is used. Individuals were asked to indicate the intensity of the pain they felt on a 10 cm long scale (0: no pain, 10: unbearable pain).
Measured: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
Disability
Neck disability index is used.The questionnaire, which assesses subjective symptoms and daily living activities, consists of 10 sections in total (pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work life, driving, sleep, and leisure activities). Each section has 6 items ranging from 0 to 5 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 50 (0: no disability; 50: maximum disability).
Measured: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Mar 2026
- Study start23 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neck PainStudies 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
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ozden Baskan, Istanbul Rumeli University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07486232
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-53938333-050-56099
- Acronym
- OFFICE WORKERS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF POSTURAL EXERCISES AND TAPING IN OFFICE WORKERS WITH CHRONIC NECK PAIN
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07486232
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- OFFICE WORKERS / E-53938333-050-56099
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- neck pain, kinesiotape, exercise, pain, endurance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 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.
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).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| kinesiotape group | Experimental | Other: kinesiotapeParticipants in this group undergo Kinesio Taping treatment to correct kyphosis. |
| exercise group | Active comparator | Other: Exerciseneck and posture exercises were given to the participants. |
| Control | No intervention | –Control group didnt attend any program or intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Those who have had neck pain for at least 3 months, Those who have worked at a desk for at least 3 years, Those who work at a computer for at least 6 hours or more a day during working hours, Those who sign the voluntary consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals who have received any physiotherapy program due to neck or back pain within the last 3 months, those with acute torticollis, those who have undergone cervical spine surgery, those with a history of fractures in the cervical vertebrae, those with conditions that will prevent evaluation or communication (such as cognitive problems), individuals with proven specific pathological conditions such as malignancy, fracture, systemic rheumatoid disease, or other musculoskeletal problems that may also affect the cervical region, such as impingement and thoracic outlet, those allergic to kinesiobands
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ExerciseNeck and posture exercises will be given to the participants Third times a week for four weeks. | Other | exercise group |
| kinesiotapeNeck kinesiotape will be applied by a physiotherapist | Other | kinesiotape group |
Primary outcome
Depression
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (Week 4)
Beck Depression ınventory:The form contains 21 symptom categories, each with 4 options. Each item is scored between 0 and 3. The highest possible score is 63. Individuals scoring 17 points or higher are reported to have severe depressive symptoms requiring treatment.
Balance test
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
The single-leg stance test will be used to assess balance. The individual is asked to stand on their dominant leg with their hands at their sides, then lift their leg, bending their knee joint at approximately a 45° angle, and start a stopwatch in this position. Individuals are asked to continue the test for the maximum time without losing their balance. The test ends when balance is lost, and the time is recorded in seconds.
Deep flexor endurance test
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
The 'Cervical Deep Flexor Muscle Endurance Test' is used. The test was performed in a supine hook position. The participants' hands were placed loosely on their abdomen. The person was instructed to pull their chin inward (chin tuck) and, while maintaining this position, to lift their head off the bed.
SF 36 Quality of life
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
The Short Form-36 (SF-36) is a scale consisting of 36 questions that assess a person's health status with 8 sub-items (physical function (FF), physical health (FS), emotional problems (DS), energy fatigue (EF), emotional state (DD), social function (SF), pain (A), general health (GS)). Each sub-item is scored separately on a scale of 0-100. The closer the score is to 100, the better the health status.
Pain Assessment
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
Visual pain Assessment is used. Individuals were asked to indicate the intensity of the pain they felt on a 10 cm long scale (0: no pain, 10: unbearable pain).
Disability
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 4)
Neck disability index is used.The questionnaire, which assesses subjective symptoms and daily living activities, consists of 10 sections in total (pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work life, driving, sleep, and leisure activities). Each section has 6 items ranging from 0 to 5 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 50 (0: no disability; 50: maximum disability).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jul 2026.
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise and kinesiotape in people with Neck Pain, run by Istanbul Rumeli 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 1 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jul 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Depression (time frame: Baseline and at the end of treatment (Week 4)). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 24 Jul 2026.