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The effects of postural changes through the use of a standing desk in individuals with a forward head posture

The effects of postural changes through the use of a standing desk on neck angle variation, muscle fatigue, work performance, and discomfort in individuals with a forward head posture

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0008978
Enrollment
24
Registered
2023-11-24
Start date
2023-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-12-19

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(standing desk) : Experimental group: Computer typing task was performed at a standing desk, once, performed for 30 minutes, sitting for 15 minutes and standing for 15 minutes. Control group: C

Sponsors

Sahmyook University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 years and above. Those with a Cervicovertebral Angle (CVA) of 48 degrees or less, indicating a forward head posture. People who can use a computer. Participants who engage in activities with a minimum of 30 hours of sitting per week. Individuals without chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Those who have no prior experience using a standing desk and have a good understanding of the study's content and have provided their consent to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: individuals with limitations in their sitting and standing postures. Those who have undergone neck or back surgery or have spinal conditions (e.g., compression fractures, infections), or neurological disorders. Individuals who have experienced cardiovascular problems within the last 6 months. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant individuals. Individuals who do not consent to participate in this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Craniovertebral angle

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
muscle fatigue index;muscle fatigue slope;work performance;discomfort

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public Contacthyunju lee

Sahmyook University

qkqh55088@naver.com+82-2-962-2485

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026