Comparison of15-Minute Home-Based Flexibility Exercises Derived by Artificial Intelligence and Produced by Humans on the Overall Flexibility, Back Health, and Muscle Stiffness Levels of Office Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial ID: NCT07242287
Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Phase: NA
Start date: 2025-12-15
Completion date: 2026-03-15
Sponsor: Erzurum Technical University
Conditions: Office Workers
Interventions: AI-created exercise; Human-created exercise
Locations: Erzurum Technical University Health Science Faculty
Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)
Enrollment: 42
Age range: 18 Years - 50 Years
Sex: ALL

Summary:
While the benefits of flexibility exercises for office workers are well known, there is no randomized controlled comparison to determine whether these exercises can be delivered more effectively and safely by a specialist or by an automated artificial intelligence algorithm. Furthermore, considering the dynamic programming potential of artificial intelligence, determining whether this method can provide results similar to or superior to traditional methods is critical for the development of future healthcare models. The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of 15-minute home-based flexibility exercises derived by artificial intelligence and produced by humans, administered over a 4-week period, on office workers' overall flexibility, back health, and muscle stiffness levels. This study is a two-armed, single-blind randomized controlled trial. Participants will be blinded to which group they are assigned to. This study will be respond "Are flexibility exercises generated by artificial intelligence more effective than human-generated flexibility exercises" question. During the study, participants who sign the volunteer information form and consent form and meet the inclusion criteria will be divided equally into two groups using a simple random method (coin toss):

* Group A: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Flexibility Group.
* Group B: Human Expert-Based Flexibility Group. Intervention programs will include a standardized 15-minute flexibility exercise program will be automatically generated for each participant via Gemini, an AI-powered platform for group A, and a 15-minute program consisting of standardized flexibility exercises modified for each participant created by two qualified physiotherapists, based on calisthenic exercises (using body weight). This program will target the same muscle groups as the AI group's program and will be of similar duration. The exercise program will last a total of 4 weeks. Participants will exercise 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for 15 minutes a day in their own environment.

Eligibility criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

* Not have any known chronic orthopedic problems (active injuries requiring surgery or causing limited mobility).
* Be able to walk distances of 150 meters or more without assistance.
* Be an office worker who spends most of their working hours at a desk (at least 30 hours per week).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a chronic illness (cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, metabolic disease, etc.).
* Having a condition that causes acute or chronic pain related to the musculoskeletal system.
* Having undergone major surgery within the last 6 months.
* Experiencing a health problem during participation that would cause any physical activity restrictions.

Outcomes:
Body flexibility; Back health; Muscle stiffness