Floor Sitting Study

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Well-being/Quality of Life; Posture; Sedentary Behaviors
• Interventions: Behavioral: Chair Sitting (30 minutes); Behavioral: Floor Sitting (30 minutes); Behavioral: Daily Floor Sitting Practice (1 month)

• Registration Number: NCT06606171
• Lead Sponsor: Beth Pyatak

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of different sitting environments on general well-being and movement patterns in healthy young adults aged 18-35. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does floor sitting lead to increased movement and postural changes compared to chair sitting? Over a month-long period, how does sustained floor sitting influence overall well-being, posture, and movement habits?

Researchers will compare the effects of chair sitting and floor sitting in a controlled lab environment (Aim 1) and observe the longer-term effects of habitual floor sitting in participants natural environments (Aim 2) to see if consistent floor sitting promotes more dynamic movement and comfort.

Participants will:

Undergo two 30-minute experimental sitting sessions, one in a chair and the other on the floor, while engaging in typical desk activities (Aim 1).

Participate in a month-long study where they integrate an hour of floor sitting into their daily routines, recording their experiences and any changes in sitting habits through daily diaries and in-depth interview (Aim 2).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-09-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-09-18
• Study First Posted: 2024-09-20
• Study Start: 2024-10-25
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-05
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-09
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-30
• Study Completion: 2025-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• age 18-35 years
• English-speaking
• willing and able to complete study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

• Any injuries or conditions that would limit participants from sitting on the floor in a safe manner, mental states that would preclude the complete understanding of the protocol and compliance, and prior knowledge of the study hypotheses, as it may potentially influence participant behavior and compromise the integrity of the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Chair Sitting Experimental Arm	Chair Sitting (30 minutes)	Participants in this arm will undergo a 30-minute session of chair sitting in a non-swivel chair. Activities during this session include engaging in typical desk activities to simulate a natural office environment.
Floor Sitting Experimental Arm	Floor Sitting (30 minutes)	Participants in this arm will undergo a 30-minute session of floor sitting on a cushioned mat. They will engage in the same desk activities as the chair sitting arm to maintain consistency across conditions.
Extended Floor Sitting Intervention	Daily Floor Sitting Practice (1 month)	Participants in this arm will engage in daily floor sitting as part of their usual activities at home to assess the long-term effects of floor sitting on well-being and health.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Movement Patterns via Accelerometry	Recorded continuously during each 30-minute sitting session; analysis will compare aggregate data from the two sessions.	Measurement of movement patterns using accelerometry to assess changes in physical activity levels and subtle movements, including frequency, intensity, and duration of movements during different sitting interventions (chair vs. floor sitting).
Variations in Sitting Posture Captured by Video Analysis	Postural data will be collected throughout the two 30-minute experimental sitting sessions, with comparative analysis conducted post-intervention.	Utilization of video recordings to analyze and quantify postural changes during sitting sessions. This will involve evaluating variations in posture, such as shifts from upright to slouched positions, and identifying the frequency and diversity of postural transitions during each session.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lifestyle Redesign for Chronic Conditions Lab; 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States