Exercise plus ergonomics training for pastry chefs with musculoskeletal pain
The Effectiveness of Exercise Combined With Ergonomics Training for Musculoskeletal Pain Seen in Pastry Chefs: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study will test whether adding an exercise program to ergonomics training helps pastry chefs who have work-related musculoskeletal pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Şişli) |
| Trial ID | NCT07447180 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll pastry chefs and randomly assign them to two groups: both groups receive ergonomics training, and one group also follows a structured exercise program. Ergonomics sessions are delivered at baseline, week 4, and week 8, and participants are evaluated at the beginning and end of the treatment period. Outcomes include the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Scale. The design tests whether adding exercises improves pain, function, sleep, and work-related symptoms beyond ergonomics training alone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pastry chefs registered with the pastry chefs' association who have worked as pastry chefs for at least five years and have no recent serious orthopedic injury or upper‑extremity surgery in the past six months.
Not a fit: People who have health problems that prevent them from exercising or who have recent serious orthopedic injuries or recent upper‑extremity surgery may not be able to participate or benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding exercise to ergonomics training could reduce pain and improve upper‑extremity function, sleep, and work-related symptoms for pastry chefs.
How similar studies have performed: Exercise combined with ergonomics has shown benefits for occupational musculoskeletal pain in other worker groups, but applying this exact combination to pastry chefs is relatively untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having been a pastry chef for at least 5 years * Being registered with the pastry chefs' association * Not having undergone any surgical procedure affecting upper extremity function or having a serious orthopedic injury history within the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Not having a health problem that prevents exercise.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Şişli
- Turkey — Istanbul, Şişli, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ömer ŞEVGİN
- Email: omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr
- Phone: +905069787535
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.