Differences in Sitting Versus Standing on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Measurements

Montclair State University

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Overweight and Obesity

Treatments: Behavioral: sit/stand

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03927638

17-18-861

Details and patient eligibility

About

This investigations examined the effect that posture has on metabolic and cardiovascular measurements. Further, it will explore the potential for body weight status or physical activity to influence these relationships. All subjects will complete a seated condition and a standing condition in a counterbalanced manner.

Full description

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate both metabolic and cardiovascular responses to acute bouts of computer work while sitting and standing. Cardiovascular measurements were made using continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitoring and metabolic measurements were made using indirect calorimetry. Subjects will be grouped and analyzed based upon the weight status of the subject. All subjects will complete a seated condition and a standing condition in a counterbalanced manner. Investigators hypothesize that metabolic and cardiovascular responses will be elevated in the standing condition compared to sitting.

Enrollment: 80 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• healthy adult

Exclusion criteria

• Have a history of cancer, cardiac issues, hypertension, pulmonary disease, stroke, neurological or muscular dystrophy, uncontrolled diabetes, or any life threatening chronic conditions.
• Are currently being treated for infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis, pneumonia, or other infectious diseases.
• Are unable or unwilling to stand in one position continuously for 15-20 minutes at a time.
• Use nicotine products, or non-contraceptive hormonal therapy (birth control is okay).
• Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
• Are not between 18 and 50 years of age.

Trial design

80 participants in 2 patient groups

Normal Weight

Description:

Group is determined based upon subjects weight status. Subjects will preform computer work in the seated and standing position in a counterbalanced manner while metabolic and cardiovascular measurements are made.

Treatment:

Behavioral: sit/stand

Overweight/Obese

Description:

Group is determined based upon subjects weight status. Subjects will preform computer work in the seated and standing position in a counterbalanced manner while metabolic and cardiovascular measurements are made.

Treatment:

Behavioral: sit/stand