Effect of Correct Sitting Posture and Healthy Dietary Pattern on Abdominal Obesity among Female Employees

An Investigation into the Effect of Correct Sitting Posture Training and Healthy Dietary Pattern Education on Abdominal Obesity among Female Employees in Healthcare Centers- A preliminary study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20260101068521N1

Enrollment

136

Registered

2026-05-22

Start date

2026-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Abdominal Obesity. Other obesity

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: At baseline, all participants will be assessed for sitting posture using the RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) questionnaire and dietary status using the Healthy

Proper alignment of the spine, neck, and shoulders

Ergonomic adjustment of chair, desk, and monitor height

Practical demonstrations and supervised posture correction

Strategies to reduce prolonged sitting and incorporate active breaks. Educational materials will include PowerPoint presentations, printed pamphlets, and visual posture guides. Participants will also

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

40 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female gender Sedentary lifestyle Having abdominal obesity (above 80 cm) or Body mass index above 35 Employment as an employee in healthcare centers

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: suffering from underlying disease Reluctance to cooperate Skeletal disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Abdominal obesity. Timepoint: Before and 24 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: A person's waist circumference measured with a tape measure.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMotahareh Hasani

Gorgan University of Medical Sciences

hasanimotahare@yahoo.com+98 17 3236 6885

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026