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Are You Sitting Down: Cognitive Exectutive Function Task Comparison Between Seated and Standing Positions (sitstandcef)

U

University of Southampton

Status and phase

Completed
Phase 2
Phase 1

Conditions

(Focus) Posture Effect on Cognitive Performance

Treatments

Behavioral: posture: sitting or standing

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other
Industry

Identifiers

NCT01641588
1497
RAEngSRF (Other Grant/Funding Number)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this trial has been to explore the effects of self-positioning on cognitive performance in the work environment using a standardized cognitive test battery to evaluate executive function under two conditions: sitting and standing.

Full description

The aim of this trial has been to explore the effects of self-positioning on cognitive performance in the work environment using a standardized cognitive test battery to evaluate executive function under two conditions: sitting and standing.

Methods: This counterbalanced controlled trial involved 17 men (mean age +/-SD: 29.8 +/- 5.5) all with a science background and graduate degrees. The participants were accustomed to working in an open environment and none of whom currently using standing desks. We used a modified version of the CNS Vital Signs (CNSVS) test battery to assess cognitive executive function (CEF) in two typical work positions - standing and seated. Participants were randomly assigned to a standing or seated position to begin the testing procedure. Upon completion of the first test round they were instructed to rest for 10 min. in a dark room with no distractions before commencing the second round of testing positioned in the alternate fashion. The main outcome measure was a CNSVS score in each of the six CEF domains in the two different work positions

Enrollment

19 patients

Sex

Male

Ages

21 to 40 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • male
  • computer savvy
  • advanced education degree

Exclusion criteria

  • ADD
  • on any medication
  • currently a person who uses a standing desk

Trial design

Primary purpose

Basic Science

Allocation

N/A

Interventional model

Single Group Assignment

Masking

None (Open label)

Trial contacts and locations

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