Investigation of Pilates in Office Workers

August 6, 2026 updated by: Songül Bağlan Yentür, Firat University

Investigation of Effects of Pilates Exercises on Pain, Posture in Office Workers

When performing desk work, individuals adopt a relaxed posture and the most common musculoskeletal complaints among desk workers are neck pain, shoulder pain and lower back pain. Pilates is an exercise method in which muscles are exercised both statically and dynamically. This study is a randomized controlled trial in which a minimum of 30 female office workers working at Fırat University Faculty of Health Sciences will participate. After the participants are determined, they will be randomly divided into two groups. The study group will be given pilates training 2 days a week in addition to desk exercises; the control group will only be given desk exercises. Pain, posture and burnout will be assessed.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

When performing desk work, individuals adopt a relaxed posture and the most common musculoskeletal complaints among desk workers are neck pain, shoulder pain and lower back pain. Environmental (prolonged static or awkward postures, repetitive movements and computer work) and physical (insufficient strength or muscular endurance and poor posture) factors contribute to the development of work-related neck pain. Pilates is an exercise method in which muscles are exercised both statically and dynamically. This method, which is used to increase muscle strength and spinal stability, also helps to increase endurance and correct posture.This study is a randomized controlled trial in which a minimum of 30 female office workers working at Fırat University Faculty of Health Sciences will participate. After the participants are determined, they will be randomly divided into two groups. The study group will be given pilates training 2 days a week in addition to desk exercises; the control group will only be given desk exercises. Pain, posture and burnout will be assessed. pain will be assessed with VAS, posture will be assessed with Modified NewYork...

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female individuals between the ages of 18-65 working in an office environment,
  • Be an office worker for the last 1 year
  • Those who read the information form and signed the consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals who have had an operation involving any musculoskeletal system in the last 2 months
  • Non-cooperative individuals
  • Pregnant women
  • Those with malignancy
  • People with chronic systemic diseases
  • Individuals who did not want to participate in the study voluntarily.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: pilates group
pilates exercises will be practiced
Other: Pilates Exercise
Pilates exercise
Other: Control group
desk exercises will be practiced
Other: Desk Exercise
desk exercise

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual analog scale (VAS)
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
Back, neck, lower back and knee pain will be assessed according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The VAS consists of a ten centimeter line and individuals are asked to rate their pain on a scale of zero to ten
up to 8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
New york posture scale
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
The general body posture of the patients will be evaluated with the New York Posture Rating Scale (NYPRS). NYPD was developed to evaluate the correct and incorrect alignment of various body parts in anatomical position. NYPD is a scale that allows the assessment of possible posture disorders that may occur in 13 body parts including head, neck, shoulders, waist and back, hips, knees and ankles through pictures. Within the scope of the study, one of the 3 options suitable for the patient from the 13 body parts is determined by the physiotherapist. The evaluation is completed by giving 5 points if the patient is in normal posture, 3 points if there is a moderate deterioration, and 1 point if there is a serious deterioration in posture. The results of the evaluation range between 13-65 points, with a high score indicating correct posture
up to 8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Firat University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 10, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 10, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 20, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 10, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 7, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2024/15-26

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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