Acute Effects of Active and Passive Breaks in Office Workers

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-55
SponsorIstanbul Aydın University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute effects of active and passive break applications during work hours on cervical and shoulder range of motion (ROM), neck functionality, pain intensity, and fatigue levels among office workers. Participants are randomly assigned to either an Active Break Group, performing structured exercises, or a Control Group with passive rest over a 5-day protocol.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being between 20 and 55 years of age

Working at a desk while seated for at least 5 hours a day

Not participating in high-intensity physical activity regularly

Volunteering to participate in the study and providing informed consent

Disqualifiers

History of recent trauma or surgery directed at the cervical or thoracic regions

Current state of pregnancy

Diagnosis of diabetes or similar chronic systemic diseases

Presence of any cognitive or physical limitation that could affect exercise performance or assessments

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Active Break Exercises

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators