University students
Conditions
Interventions
Training to maintain an upright sitting posture
Sponsors
Waseda University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: Waseda University students aged between 18 and 25 years old Health: Generally healthy, with no chronic health problems, serious illnesses or musculoskeletal disorders Posture interest: Interested in their own posture and motivated to improve it Participation intention: Able to provide written informed consent after being fully explained the purpose, methods, risks and benefits of the study Receiving reminders: Receiving reminder messages sent via social networking services during the research period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Serious health problems: If you have a history of heart disease, respiratory disease, neurological disease, or serious musculoskeletal disorders. Acute or chronic illnesses that are currently being treated. Past trauma or surgery: Significant trauma or surgery related to the back, hips or neck within the last 6 months. Pregnancy: Currently pregnant or possibly pregnant (as pregnancy can cause changes in posture and body that may affect the results of the study). Mental disorders: If you have a serious mental disorder (e.g. severe depression or anxiety disorder). Drug use: If you regularly use drugs that may affect your posture or musculoskeletal system. Lack of motivation: If you are not motivated to participate in the study and may not follow instructions. Communication difficulties: If you cannot communicate as required to follow the study protocol (e.g. language or hearing impairment).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| salivary cortisol | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Chromogranin A Autonomic nervous system activity (heart rate, LnLF,LnHF) Mood states | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTakuma Usuda
Waseda University Global Education Center
Outcome results
None listed