NCT06606171

Floor Sitting Study

Floor Sitting: an Exploration of Its Effects on Health and Sedentary Activity

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Beth Pyatak · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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).

Conditions

• Well-being/Quality of Life
• Posture
• Sedentary Behaviors

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Chair Sitting (30 minutes)	This intervention involves a single session of chair sitting for 30 minutes, where participants will sit in a standardized non-swivel chair and perform desk-based activities like computer use.
BEHAVIORAL	Floor Sitting (30 minutes)	This intervention entails a single session of floor sitting for 30 minutes, with participants seated on a cushioned mat performing similar desk activities as in the chair sitting session.
BEHAVIORAL	Daily Floor Sitting Practice (1 month)	Participants will be instructed to incorporate at least one hour of floor sitting into their daily routine for a duration of one month.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-25
• Primary completion: 2025-03-30
• Completion: 2025-03-30
• First posted: 2024-09-20
• Last updated: 2024-12-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States