This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult WomenNCT07816952
Young Adult Women and Wearable Posture Corrector Device
A study testing Wearable posture corrector device in people with This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women, run by Pamukkale University.
Trial summary
To improve posture, methods such as strengthening specific muscles or focusing on body alignment are commonly used. In addition to elastic posture correctors, electronic posture reminders can also be utilized. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women
- What is being tested?
- Wearable posture corrector device
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2026to Jun 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 25 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Who are studying at *** University
- Women aged 18-25 years
- Women without spinal deformities,
- No history of spinal surgery,
- Back pain rated as VAS ≥ 3,
- A Postural Awareness Scale score of ≤ 46,
- No diagnosed psychiatric disorders,
- No dermatological conditions that would prevent the use of the device
Who cannot join
- Not being a student at *** University
- Age < 18 or > 25 years
- Presence of spinal deformity
- Previous spinal surgery
- Back pain VAS score < 3
- Postural Awareness Scale score > 46
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- Diagnosed psychiatric illness
- Dermatological conditions preventing device use
- Male sex / gender
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: The Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain, Body Image, and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women
To improve posture, methods such as strengthening specific muscles or focusing on body alignment are commonly used. In addition to elastic posture correctors, electronic posture reminders can also be utilized. Thanks to current wearable technologies and their companion mobile apps, individuals can enhance their posture awareness. Although studies show that wearable technologies effectively foster posture awareness, the effects of wearable posture-correcting devices on back pain (VAS) and body image are not sufficiently known. This study aims to examine the effects of a wearable posture-correcting device on back pain, body image, and posture awareness to improve posture in young adult women.
Read the detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial with pretest-posttest measurements in experimental and control groups. The study will be conducted with young adult female students. The sample size was calculated using the G*Power software, based on a similar study that utilized the same scale (VAS). In the a priori power analysis, based on an independent samples t-test with 80% power, an alpha level of 0.05, and an effect size of 0.56, a total of 82 participants-41 in the experimental group and 41 in the control group-were required. Considering potential sample dropouts, the sample size was increased by at least 10% and finalized at a total of 90 participants.Female participants who apply to join the study, express their willingness to use the wearable posture-correcting device, and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups according to their order of application. Data will be collected using an 'Introductory Information Form', the 'VAS' to assess back pain, the 'Body Image Scale', and the 'Postural Awareness Scale'.Data analysis will be performed using the SPSS 31.0 software package. The test of significance of the difference between two means (independent samples t-test) will be utilized to reveal the differences between the two independent groups. A significance level of alpha 0.05 will be accepted.
- Being tested
- Wearable posture corrector device
- Keywords
- Wearable Electronic Devices, Young Adult, Pain, Body Image, Posture
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Wearable posture corrector deviceDevice
The planned device is designed for general use, requires no prescription, does not serve a clinical diagnostic or therapeutic purpose, and can be used without the need to consult a healthcare professional. The device is placed on the upper back during use. When the user assumes an incorrect posture, the device emits gentle vibrations to alert them, thereby promoting posture awareness. Women in the experimental group will use the device for a total of 4 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Active comparator | A pretest will be administered to all participating women using the 'Introductory Information Form', the 'VAS' to evaluate back pain, the 'Body Image Scale' , and the 'Postural Awareness Scale'. Women in the experimental group will be provided with the wearable posture corrector device and instructed on how to use it. Following the completion of the intervention period, the posttest will be conducted by re-administering the 'VAS', 'Body Image Scale', and 'Postural Awareness Scale' to the experimental group. Receives: Device: Wearable posture corrector device |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention will be administered to the control group, and data will be collected using the same measurement instruments at the same time points. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
'Introductory Information Form'
This form, prepared by the researchers in accordance with the literature, consists of 9 questions containing the sociodemographic data of women.
Measured: Baseline
VAS (Back Pain)
It is a single-item, non-invasive, universally used visual analog measurement tool designed to determine pain perception. It consists of a 100 mm horizontal line, numbered from 0 representing 'no pain' to 10 representing 'unbearable pain' at either end to indicate the severity of symptoms.
Measured: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
Body Image Scale
The 'Body Image Scale' was developed by Saylan \& Soyyiğit (2022) to evaluate body image in individuals during adolescence and emerging adulthood and was reported to be a valid and reliable instrument. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale (1 = Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree) consisting of 21 items. It comprises four subdimensions: negative body perception, evaluation sensitivity, positive body perception, and body modification. Five items of the scale (Items 4, 7, 15, 16, and 17) are reverse-scored, with the total score ranging from a minimum of 21 to a maximum of 105. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate a more negative body image.
Measured: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
Postural Awareness Scale
The Turkish validity and reliability of the Postural Awareness Scale was conducted by Dursun and Önen (2018). The purpose of the scale is to assess an individual's self-reported body posture awareness. It is a 7-point Likert-type scale (ranging from 1 = 'not at all true for me' to 7 = 'completely true for me') consisting of 11 items. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12 of the scale are reverse-scored, and the total score obtainable ranges from a minimum of 11 to a maximum of 77.
Measured: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Sep 2026
- Study startOct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionMay 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult WomenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Pamukkale UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Neslihan Nur Dursun, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07816952
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-60116787-020-805093
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Sep 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 16 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain, Body Image, and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07816952
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-60116787-020-805093
- Keywords
- Wearable Electronic Devices, Young Adult, Pain, Body Image, Posture
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Sep 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.
To improve posture, methods such as strengthening specific muscles or focusing on body alignment are commonly used. In addition to elastic posture correctors, electronic posture reminders can also be utilized. Thanks to current wearable technologies and their companion mobile apps, individuals can enhance their posture awareness. Although studies show that wearable technologies effectively foster posture awareness, the effects of wearable posture-correcting devices on back pain (VAS) and body image are not sufficiently known. This study aims to examine the effects of a wearable posture-correcting device on back pain, body image, and posture awareness to improve posture in young adult women.
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial with pretest-posttest measurements in experimental and control groups. The study will be conducted with young adult female students. The sample size was calculated using the G*Power software, based on a similar study that utilized the same scale (VAS). In the a priori power analysis, based on an independent samples t-test with 80% power, an alpha level of 0.05, and an effect size of 0.56, a total of 82 participants-41 in the experimental group and 41 in the control group-were required. Considering potential sample dropouts, the sample size was increased by at least 10% and finalized at a total of 90 participants.Female participants who apply to join the study, express their willingness to use the wearable posture-correcting device, and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups according to their order of application. Data will be collected using an 'Introductory Information Form', the 'VAS' to assess back pain, the 'Body Image Scale', and the 'Postural Awareness Scale'.Data analysis will be performed using the SPSS 31.0 software package. The test of significance of the difference between two means (independent samples t-test) will be utilized to reveal the differences between the two independent groups. A significance level of alpha 0.05 will be accepted.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Active comparator | Device: Wearable posture corrector deviceA pretest will be administered to all participating women using the 'Introductory Information Form', the 'VAS' to evaluate back pain, the 'Body Image Scale' , and the 'Postural Awareness Scale'. Women in the experimental group will be provided with the wearable posture corrector device and instructed on how to use it. Following the completion of the intervention period, the posttest will be conducted by re-administering the 'VAS', 'Body Image Scale', and 'Postural Awareness Scale' to the experimental group. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No intervention will be administered to the control group, and data will be collected using the same measurement instruments at the same time points. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Who are studying at *** University
- Women aged 18-25 years
- Women without spinal deformities,
- No history of spinal surgery,
- Back pain rated as VAS ≥ 3,
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Not being a student at *** University
- Age < 18 or > 25 years
- Presence of spinal deformity
- Previous spinal surgery
- Back pain VAS score < 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wearable posture corrector deviceThe planned device is designed for general use, requires no prescription, does not serve a clinical diagnostic or therapeutic purpose, and can be used without the need to consult a healthcare professional. The device is placed on the upper back during use. When the user assumes an incorrect posture, the device emits gentle vibrations to alert them, thereby promoting posture awareness. Women in the experimental group will use the device for a total of 4 weeks. | Device | Experimental Group |
Primary outcome
'Introductory Information Form'
Time frame: Baseline
This form, prepared by the researchers in accordance with the literature, consists of 9 questions containing the sociodemographic data of women.
VAS (Back Pain)
Time frame: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
It is a single-item, non-invasive, universally used visual analog measurement tool designed to determine pain perception. It consists of a 100 mm horizontal line, numbered from 0 representing 'no pain' to 10 representing 'unbearable pain' at either end to indicate the severity of symptoms.
Body Image Scale
Time frame: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
The 'Body Image Scale' was developed by Saylan \& Soyyiğit (2022) to evaluate body image in individuals during adolescence and emerging adulthood and was reported to be a valid and reliable instrument. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale (1 = Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree) consisting of 21 items. It comprises four subdimensions: negative body perception, evaluation sensitivity, positive body perception, and body modification. Five items of the scale (Items 4, 7, 15, 16, and 17) are reverse-scored, with the total score ranging from a minimum of 21 to a maximum of 105. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate a more negative body image.
Postural Awareness Scale
Time frame: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
The Turkish validity and reliability of the Postural Awareness Scale was conducted by Dursun and Önen (2018). The purpose of the scale is to assess an individual's self-reported body posture awareness. It is a 7-point Likert-type scale (ranging from 1 = 'not at all true for me' to 7 = 'completely true for me') consisting of 11 items. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12 of the scale are reverse-scored, and the total score obtainable ranges from a minimum of 11 to a maximum of 77.
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 16 Sep 2026.
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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Wearable posture corrector device in people with This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women, run by Pamukkale 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 8 inclusion and 9 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 16 Sep 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 Neslihan Nur Dursun (+90 543 929 64 85, neslihannurdursun@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
'Introductory Information Form' (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 16 Sep 2026.