An interventional study of Desk-Based Exercise and Pilates in Musculoskeletal Pain, Postural Abnormalities and Core Muscle Endurance, sponsored by Muharrem Gökhan Beydağı. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 24 Years to 50 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-13.
Sponsored by Muharrem Gökhan Beydağı · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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Among 59 studies in Musculoskeletal Pain with a site in Turkey — 13 open to participants now, 15 under way, none of them phase 3. Musculoskeletal Pain · Turkey.
Among the 59 studies in Musculoskeletal Pain with a site in Turkey, this one is the 19th largest by enrollment of the 29 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 10 that started in 2025, is one of 27 with no phase, and was the 57th registered.
516 studies on the registry are indexed under Musculoskeletal Pain; 128 are open to participants now.
Browse Musculoskeletal Pain studies →13 of the 59 studies in Musculoskeletal Pain with a site in Turkey are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Karabuk University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–65
Suleyman Demirel University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 25–65 · Healthy volunteers
Istanbul Rumeli University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 17–65
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–40
Yuzuncu Yil University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–65 · Men only
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Of the 66 Musculoskeletal Pain studies recruiting now, 29 (44%) set no upper age limit and 31 (47%) stop at 75 or younger; 8 take children under 18; 18 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 24 Years to 50 Years · female · healthy volunteers too.
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59 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2015; this study’s year is marked. 10 started in 2025.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's enrollment of 42 is below the median of 70 across 370 interventional studies indexed under Musculoskeletal Pain.
Median enrollment 48 across the 29 interventional studies, 146 across the 30 observational. Of the 41 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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None of the 59 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
This is the only study on the registry with Muharrem Gökhan Beydağı as lead sponsor.
Muharrem Gökhan Beydağı has 1 study filed under Musculoskeletal Pain — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
4 of the studies in Musculoskeletal Pain with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07827937Suleyman Demirel UniversityPhysical Activity in Lawyers: Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Pain | 2026-11-30 |
| NCT07605013Istanbul University - CerrahpasaMobilization Techniques for Nonspecific Neck Pain: Effects on Cervical Endurance and Function | 2027-01-16 |
| NCT07643779Karabuk UniversitySymptom Severity, Posture, Pain, and Physical Activity in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 2027-03-01 |
| NCT07516782Atlas UniversityNeck Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Turkish Endodontists | 2027-05 |
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Among the 59 studies in Musculoskeletal Pain with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
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This study evaluated whether adding Pilates exercises to a desk-based exercise program provides greater benefits for female office workers than desk-based exercises alone or no exercise intervention. The study included 42 female office workers who were randomly assigned to three groups: a desk-based exercise group, a combined desk-based exercise and Pilates group, or a control group. The exercise interventions were performed for 6 weeks, three days per week. Pain, posture, core muscle endurance, burnout, and hedonic eating behavior were assessed before and after the intervention.
This was a three-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted among female office workers in Elazığ, Türkiye. The study included 42 female office workers aged 24-50 years who had been employed in a desk-based office position for at least one year. Participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1:1 ratio to a desk-based exercise group, a combined desk-based exercise and Pilates group, or a control group. Each group consisted of 14 participants.
The desk-based exercise group participated in a workplace-adapted exercise program consisting of 13 exercises designed to address musculoskeletal complaints associated with office work. The combined intervention group received the same desk-based exercise program together with a Pilates-based exercise program. The Pilates program was performed on a mat using body weight as resistance and consisted of a 10-minute warm-up, a 40-minute main exercise period, and a 10-minute cool-down. Exercise difficulty was progressively increased during the 6-week intervention. Both intervention programs were delivered three days per week for 6 weeks.
Participants in the control group did not receive an exercise intervention during the study period and continued their usual daily activities and work routines.
Assessments were performed at baseline and after 6 weeks by the same physiotherapist. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, including total pain and pain in the neck, upper back, low back, and knee regions. Posture was assessed using the New York Posture Rating Scale. Core endurance was evaluated using lateral bridge, trunk flexor endurance, trunk extensor endurance, prone bridge, modified push-up, and sit-up tests. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and hedonic eating behavior was assessed using the Hedonic Eating Scale.
The primary purpose of the study was to determine whether combining Pilates with desk-based exercises produces greater improvements in physical and psychological outcomes than desk-based exercises alone or no exercise intervention in female office workers.
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Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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Cancer (malignancy)
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Participants received a workplace-adapted desk-based exercise program consisting of 13 exercises designed to reduce musculoskeletal complaints, particularly in the shoulder, neck, and low back regions. Each exercise was performed for 10 repetitions. The intervention was delivered for 6 weeks, three days per week, with adherence monitored throughout the intervention period.
Behavioral: Desk-Based Exercise
Participants received the desk-based exercise program together with a Pilates-based exercise program. The Pilates program was performed on a mat using body weight as resistance and consisted of a 10-minute warm-up, a 40-minute main exercise section, and a 10-minute cool-down. Exercise difficulty was progressively increased every two weeks during the 6-week intervention. The program was delivered three days per week.
Behavioral: Desk-Based Exercise · Behavioral: Pilates
Participants did not receive an exercise intervention during the 6-week study period and continued their usual daily activities and work routines. After completion of the assessment period, participants were offered the opportunity to undergo the exercise program.
A workplace-adapted desk-based exercise program consisting of 13 exercises, with 10 repetitions of each exercise, designed to reduce musculoskeletal complaints in office workers, particularly in the shoulder, neck, and low back regions. The program was performed for 6 weeks, three days per week.
A mat-based Pilates exercise program using body weight as resistance. Each 60-minute session consisted of a 10-minute warm-up, 40-minute main exercise period, and 10-minute cool-down. Exercise difficu
Total Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Total musculoskeletal pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants rated their perceived pain intensity on a 10-cm scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain). Total pain was calculated based on pain assessments of the neck, upper back, low back, and knee regions.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Low Back Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Pain intensity in the low back region was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain).
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Neck Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Pain intensity in the neck region was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain).
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Upper Back Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Pain intensity in the upper back region was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain).
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Knee Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Pain intensity in the knee region was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain).
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Postural Alignment (New York Posture Rating Scale)
Overall body posture was assessed using the New York Posture Rating Scale. The scale evaluates 13 body regions, with scores of 5 indicating normal alignment, 3 indicating moderate deviation, and 1 indicating severe deviation. Total scores range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating better postural alignment.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Right Side Bridge Endurance
Right lateral trunk endurance was assessed using the side bridge test. Participants maintained the side bridge position, and endurance time was recorded in seconds. The test ended when correct body alignment was lost or the pelvis dropped toward the mat.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Left Side Bridge Endurance
Left lateral trunk endurance was assessed using the side bridge test. Participants maintained the side bridge position, and endurance time was recorded in seconds. The test ended when correct body alignment was lost or the pelvis dropped toward the mat.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Trunk Flexor Endurance
Trunk flexor endurance was assessed by recording the time, in seconds, that participants could maintain the standardized trunk flexion position without external support.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Trunk Extensor Endurance
Trunk extensor endurance was assessed by recording the time, in seconds, that participants could maintain the standardized horizontal trunk position during the test.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Modified Push-Up Test
Dynamic core endurance was assessed using the modified push-up test. Participants performed the test from a prone position with the knees maintained in flexion while lifting the head, shoulders, and trunk until the elbows reached full extension.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Sit-Up Test
Abdominal and hip flexor muscle performance was assessed using the sit-up test. Participants performed trunk flexion with the knees flexed and the feet fixed.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory)
Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The inventory includes three subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scores and lower personal accomplishment scores indicate higher burnout.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Hedonic Eating Behavior (Hedonic Eating Scale)
Hedonic eating behavior was assessed using the 15-item Hedonic Eating Scale. Items are rated on a five-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 15 to 75. Higher scores indicate a greater tendency toward hedonic eating.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks
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Ran from Jan 2025 to primary completion in Apr 2025, 3 months.
Of 224 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Musculoskeletal Pain, half reached primary completion within 13 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 34. This study's 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 237 studies reached it within 13 months; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 32.
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