Effectiveness of workplace ergonomic training versus postural correction exercises on neck pain and posture in office workers: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202504659027047

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-15

Start date

2025-02-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Ergonomic Training Group

Postural Exercise Group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Office workers (age 25–50) Work hours 6 hours/day of desk work. Neck pain =3 on NPRS lasting >3 months. Diagnosed forward head posture (FHP) =45° on cervical angle measurement.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine surgery or neurological disorders. Recent trauma or injury affecting posture. Use of pain medications interfering with study results. Potential Benefits to Subjects Reduced neck pain and discomfort. Improved posture and workplace ergonomics. Increased work efficiency and reduced fatigue.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS, 0–10 scale) for pain intensity;Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire for work-related discomfort	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Cervical angle measurement by CROM to assess forward head posture ;Neck muscle endurance test for deep cervical flexors	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactHager Rasmy Elserougy

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy for Diseases and Surgeries of the Neuromuscular System College of Physical Therapy Misr University for Science and Technology

hager.alserougi@must.edu.eg+01063200039

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026