Musculoskeletal DiseasesPA-ACAD-IAUNCT07445100
Physical Activity Levels and Musculoskeletal Health Among Health Science Academicians at Istanbul Aydin University
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Depression, run by Istanbul Aydın University.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal system problems among academic staff working in the health sciences field at Istanbul Aydın University. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 23 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Depression, Sleep Wake Disorders
- What is being tested?
- Observational Data Collection
- How many people
- 73 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Mar 2026to May 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 23 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of academicians working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University. Participants are between 23 and 65 years of age and have at least one year of academic experience. The study targets voluntary academic staff without severe psychiatric disorders or major musculoskeletal conditions requiring medical treatment.
Who may be able to join
- Academicians working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University
- Aged between 23 and 65 years
- At least 1 year of academic experience
- Voluntary agreement to participate and signed informed consent
Who cannot join
- Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)
- Pregnancy
- Use of antipsychotic medication
- History of recent trauma or surgical operation within the last year
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders requiring medical or surgical treatment (e.g., advanced scoliosis or kyphosis)
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH POSTURE, SLEEP QUALITY, DEPRESSION, AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS AMONG HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMICIANS AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
This study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal system problems among academic staff working in the health sciences field at Istanbul Aydın University.
Modern technological developments and sedentary work patterns have significantly reduced daily physical activity levels. Academic personnel often spend long hours sitting, preparing lectures, conducting research, and using computers, which may negatively affect posture and increase the risk of musculoskeletal pain. Reduced physical activity has also been associated with poor sleep quality and increased depressive symptoms.
Read more
This cross-sectional study will include academic staff aged 23-65 years working in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Participation will be voluntary. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic information form and validated assessment tools, including the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ), New York Posture Rating Chart, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.
The primary objective is to evaluate whether physical activity levels are associated with posture, sleep quality, depression levels, and musculoskeletal complaints. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of preventive strategies aimed at improving occupational health, well-being, and quality of life among academic personnel.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed as a cross-sectional, quantitative observational study conducted at Istanbul Aydın University. The target population consists of academic staff working in the Faculty of Health Sciences between the ages of 23 and 65 years. Participation will be voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection.
Sociodemographic variables including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), educational level, weekly working hours, years of professional experience, smoking status, and caffeine consumption will be recorded. Physical activity levels will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Total metabolic equivalent (MET) scores will be calculated according to standardized scoring procedures, and participants will be categorized into low, moderate, and high physical activity levels.
Postural assessment will be performed using the New York Posture Rating Chart. Sleep quality will be evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), where higher total scores indicate poorer sleep quality. Depressive symptoms will be measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Musculoskeletal complaints will be assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, which evaluates the presence of pain in different body regions.
Statistical analyses will be performed using IBM SPSS software. Normality of data distribution will be assessed using appropriate tests. Parametric or non-parametric tests will be applied accordingly, including independent samples t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis, chi-square test, and regression analysis where appropriate. Statistical significance will be set at p < 0.05.
The study aims to identify potential associations between physical activity levels and posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal problems, thereby contributing to occupational health research and the development of preventive health strategies for academic staff.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Depression, Sleep Wake Disorders, Posture
- Being tested
- Observational Data Collection
- Keywords
- Academic Personnel, Occupational Health, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Quality, Cross-Sectional Study
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Depression, Sleep Wake Disorders, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observational Data CollectionOther
No intervention is applied in this study. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing physical activity, posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal complaints. This is an observational cross-sectional assessment study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences Academic Staff | This cohort includes academic staff working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University. Participants are between 23 and 65 years of age and will complete validated questionnaires assessing physical activity, posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal complaints. No intervention will be applied. This is an observational cross-sectional study with a single group. Receives: Other: Observational Data Collection |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical Activity Level (IPAQ-SF Total MET-min/week Score)
Total physical activity level will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The total MET-minutes per week score will be calculated according to IPAQ scoring guidelines.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Posture Score (New York Posture Rating Chart)
Postural alignment will be evaluated using the New York Posture Rating Chart. Total posture score will be calculated according to standardized scoring criteria.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2026
- Study startMar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionApr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionMay 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 73 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, FATMA ÇAVDARCI, Istanbul Aydın University
- Investigators
- Gozde Basbug, MD, PhD, Study chair, Istanbul Aydın University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07445100
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IAU-ACAD-PA-2026-01
- Acronym
- PA-ACAD-IAU
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH POSTURE, SLEEP QUALITY, DEPRESSION, AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS AMONG HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMICIANS AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07445100
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PA-ACAD-IAU / IAU-ACAD-PA-2026-01
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Depression, Sleep Wake Disorders, Posture
- Keywords
- Academic Personnel, Occupational Health, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Quality, Cross-Sectional Study
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 73 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal system problems among academic staff working in the health sciences field at Istanbul Aydın University.
Modern technological developments and sedentary work patterns have significantly reduced daily physical activity levels. Academic personnel often spend long hours sitting, preparing lectures, conducting research, and using computers, which may negatively affect posture and increase the risk of musculoskeletal pain. Reduced physical activity has also been associated with poor sleep quality and increased depressive symptoms.
This cross-sectional study will include academic staff aged 23-65 years working in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Participation will be voluntary. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic information form and validated assessment tools, including the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ), New York Posture Rating Chart, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.
The primary objective is to evaluate whether physical activity levels are associated with posture, sleep quality, depression levels, and musculoskeletal complaints. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of preventive strategies aimed at improving occupational health, well-being, and quality of life among academic personnel.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a cross-sectional, quantitative observational study conducted at Istanbul Aydın University. The target population consists of academic staff working in the Faculty of Health Sciences between the ages of 23 and 65 years. Participation will be voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection.
Sociodemographic variables including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), educational level, weekly working hours, years of professional experience, smoking status, and caffeine consumption will be recorded. Physical activity levels will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Total metabolic equivalent (MET) scores will be calculated according to standardized scoring procedures, and participants will be categorized into low, moderate, and high physical activity levels.
Postural assessment will be performed using the New York Posture Rating Chart. Sleep quality will be evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), where higher total scores indicate poorer sleep quality. Depressive symptoms will be measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Musculoskeletal complaints will be assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, which evaluates the presence of pain in different body regions.
Statistical analyses will be performed using IBM SPSS software. Normality of data distribution will be assessed using appropriate tests. Parametric or non-parametric tests will be applied accordingly, including independent samples t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis, chi-square test, and regression analysis where appropriate. Statistical significance will be set at p < 0.05.
The study aims to identify potential associations between physical activity levels and posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal problems, thereby contributing to occupational health research and the development of preventive health strategies for academic staff.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences Academic Staff | – | Other: Observational Data CollectionThis cohort includes academic staff working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University. Participants are between 23 and 65 years of age and will complete validated questionnaires assessing physical activity, posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal complaints. No intervention will be applied. This is an observational cross-sectional study with a single group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 23 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of academicians working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University. Participants are between 23 and 65 years of age and have at least one year of academic experience. The study targets voluntary academic staff without severe psychiatric disorders or major musculoskeletal conditions requiring medical treatment.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Academicians working in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Aydın University
- Aged between 23 and 65 years
- At least 1 year of academic experience
- Voluntary agreement to participate and signed informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)
- Pregnancy
- Use of antipsychotic medication
- History of recent trauma or surgical operation within the last year
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders requiring medical or surgical treatment (e.g., advanced scoliosis or kyphosis)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Observational Data CollectionNo intervention is applied in this study. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing physical activity, posture, sleep quality, depression, and musculoskeletal complaints. This is an observational cross-sectional assessment study. | Other | Health Sciences Academic Staff |
Primary outcome
Physical Activity Level (IPAQ-SF Total MET-min/week Score)
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Total physical activity level will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The total MET-minutes per week score will be calculated according to IPAQ scoring guidelines.
1 secondary outcome
Posture Score (New York Posture Rating Chart)
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Mar 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Gozde Basbug, MD, PhD study chair
Istanbul Aydın University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Depression, run by Istanbul Aydın University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Fatma Çavdarcı, PhD Candidate (+905374590918, cvdrcftm@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Physical Activity Level (IPAQ-SF Total MET-min/week Score) (time frame: At baseline (single assessment)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Mar 2026.