Clinical trials: Sitting Position
Physical Activity
Penn State Hershey Sitting and Health Study
The purpose of this study is to: (a) evaluate if a desk-based elliptical device can help employees to increase their daily physical activity without compromising work productivity; and (b) evaluate the effects of different types…
- Trial name
- NCT03274635
- Testing
- Desk-based pedaling device and pedaling incentives provided
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Metabolic Syndrome, Physical Activity
Medical and Physiological Benefits of Reduced Sitting
The most important objective of this randomized controlled trial in subjects with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors is to investigate whether only reduced daily sitting improves human cardiovascular and…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Physical Activity, Insulin Resistance, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03101228
- Testing
- Reduced sitting
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Prolonged Sitting, Breaking Prolonged Sitting With Physical Activity
Effects of Disrupting Prolonged Sitting With Different Physical Activity Protocols on Metabolic Risk Factors in Sedentary Adults
Great controversy exists with respect to the optimal or the minimum volume, intensity, and frequency of physical activity capable of attenuating the hazards of prolonged sitting on the metabolic profile.
- Trial name
- NCT02215603
- Testing
- Breaking prolonged sitting with physical activity
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Compression of Spinal Nerve Root, Spinal Disorder
Soleus H-Reflex in Different Sitting Postures
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of prolonged sitting duration and three different sitting postures (erect, slumped, and slouched sitting postures) on spinal nerve root function by measuring the soleus (SOL)…
- Conditions
- Compression of Spinal Nerve Root, Spinal Disorder, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01744899
- Testing
- Sitting posture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Spine Stiffness, Spine Stability
Changes in Trunk Stability Indicators Following Two Types of Exhausting Physical Activities
In this research project, effects of two sports specific types of fatiguing protocols on trunk muscles and specific trunk stability indicators will be studied.
- Trial name
- TNC-FAT (NCT03529734)
- Testing
- 12 min running, Local strengthening exercises
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Sedentary Lifestyle
Take a Stand! - an Intervention to Reduce Occupational Sitting Time
The purpose of the study is to test an intervention aiming to reduce sitting time during work hours among office workers. Expectations according to outcome measures: Sitting time reduced by 1 hour pr. day (primary).
- Trial name
- NCT01996176
- Testing
- Intervention group, Control group
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Fracture of Proximal End of Femur
Comparison of Analgesic Effectiveness of Intravenous Ketamine and Fentanyl for Spinal Anesthesia is Sitting Position in Patients With Proximal Femur Fracture
This is a prospective comparative study which will be conducted in patients with proximal femur fracture undergoing operative interventions under subarachnoid block in sitting position.
- Trial name
- NCT04418674
- Testing
- Ketamine, Fentanyl
- Where
- 2 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Jenny Bajracharya
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Frailty at Older Adults
Exergaming-based Sitting Tai Chi for Sarcopenia and/or Frailty
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of an exergaming-based sitting Tai Chi program on muscle strength, physical function, cognition, and psychosocial outcomes in older adults living in residential care…
- Trial name
- NCT07616219
- Testing
- Exergaming-based sitting Tai Chi, General health education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Stroke
Trunk Control Tests in Post-stroke Context: Validity and Reliability Study
Context: After stroke, most patients suffer from hemiparesis with variable functional consequences that can strongly impact autonomy in daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT04639453
- Testing
- Trunk strength with hand-held dynamometer, Balance Assessment in Sitting and Standing test (BASS), Timed Up and Go test
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Anne-Violette Bruynnel
Lower Crossed Syndrome
Effects of Clamshell Versus Gluteal Bridge Exercises
Gluteal amnesia is a "condition" where the individual is believed to have lost the ability to contract their gluteal muscles - generally the gluteus maximus, though some report it as the gluteus medius.
- Trial name
- NCT05973695
- Testing
- clamshell exercise, Gluteal Bridge exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Metabolic Syndrome X, Atherosclerosis
The Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting With Intermittent Exercise on Postprandial Lipemia
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of interrupting prolong sedentary behavior with interval exercise on postprandial metabolism following a high fat glucose tolerance test.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Atherosclerosis, Insulin Resistance, Hyperinsulinism
- Trial name
- NCT03856606
- Testing
- Prolonged sitting without exercise, Prolonged sitting with interval exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Sedentary Lifestyle
Sedentary Behavior Interrupted - A Pilot Study of Acute Interventions on Prolonged Sitting
Sedentary behavior, characterized by excess sitting time during waking hours, is detrimental to health and increases cardiometabolic disease risk, independent of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT02743286
- Testing
- Frequent sit-to-stands, Walking breaks, Stand more
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Adverse Anesthesia Outcome
Preemptive Analgesia Using Intravenous Paracetamol
Dental treatment for children should be done in a calm atmosphere and without pain. Oral Propacetamol has been shown to be effective in a variety of postsurgical pain models.
- Trial name
- NCT02884921
- Testing
- Paracetamol
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Bnai Zion Medical Center
Amputation, Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Sitting Balance in Lower Limb Amputees
The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing postural stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics.
- Trial name
- NCT05597696
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Asymptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Effect of Apical Third Enlargement to Different Taper and Master Apical Preparation Size on Periapical Healing and Postoperative Pain After Primary Single Sitting Non Surgical Root Canal Treatment
To Determine Effect Of Apical Third enlargement To Different Taper And Master Apical Preparation Size On Periapical Healing And Postoperative Pain After Primary Single Sitting Non Surgical Root Canal Treatment : A Randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT07166679
- Testing
- root canal treatment with 2% taper, root canal treatment with 4% taper, root canal treatment with 6 %taper
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Breast Cancer Survivor, Breast Cancer
Move Together Boston Feasibility Pilot (Sit Less, Move More App for Black Breast Cancer Survivors & At-Risk Relatives)
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a mobile app for Black/African American breast cancer survivors and their relatives, called Move Together, that promotes sitting less and moving more for better health.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Survivor, Breast Cancer, Fitness Trackers
- Trial name
- NCT05011279
- Testing
- Move Together app/Garmin Activity Tracker
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Old Age
Breaking-up Sedentary Time and 2 Weeks Detraining
Regularly interrupting sedentary behavior (SB) with activity breaks may attenuate postprandial glucose (PPG) excursions and improve glycemic control.
- Trial name
- NCT04142346
- Testing
- Sitting + moderate intensity breaks
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lisbon
Aging
Breaking Sitting with High-intensity Interval Training for Brain Health
This trial will examine whether interrupting 3.5 hours of sitting every 30 min with 6 min high intensity interval training (HIIT) breaks compared to light intensity interval training (LIIT) will improve brain health in…
- Trial name
- HIIT2SITLess (NCT06243016)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Breaks to Sitting, Light-Intensity Interval Training (LIIT) Breaks to Sitting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis
Slump Sitting X-ray of the Lumbar Spine Is Better Than Conventional Flexion View
This is a prospective, single-blinded, randomized-controlled study comparing a new method (slump-sitting) with the conventional method (forward erect bending) of performing lumbar spine flexion X-rays.
- Trial name
- NCT02547324
- Testing
- Slump sitting, Forward bending
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Pre Diabetes, Postprandial Hyperglycemia
Evaluating the Acute Glycemic Response to Different Strategies of Breaking Up Sedentary Time
This study aims to determine the most effective strategy of reducing sedentary behavior to improve health. Specifically, we aim to answer the following questions: (a) To determine if there is a significant difference in acute…
- Trial name
- NCT04144920
- Testing
- CS: Continuous sitting, HFLD: HIgh frequency, low duration standing breaks, LFHD: Low frequency, high duration standing breaks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University