RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05970588

Standing Desk Converter & Habitual Posture

Impact of a Standing Desk Converter Intervention on Habitual Posture, Cognition, and Cardiovascular Health

Sponsor

Olga Theou

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cognitive Function Sedentary Time Blood Pressure Regulation

Summary

This project will determine the short-term impact of a standing desk converter on: 1) objectively measured physical activity and posture levels, and 2) brain (cognition) and heart (blood pressure regulation) function. The main outcome is habitual activity patterns, assessed by the thigh-worn inclinometer (activPAL). All participants will be equipped with an activPAL and have their cardiovascular and cognitive function assessed at baseline and 4 weeks. Participants in the intervention group will use a standing desk converter for 4 weeks, while the wait-list control group will be encouraged to maintain their regular activity patterns. Researchers will compare the intervention and control groups to see if using the standing desk converter will increase standing time and lower sedentary time, improve cognition, and improve blood pressure regulation.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

years of age or older
Are normotensive, cognitively healthy, and do not have a history of fainting while standing
Are able to stand for 10 min without assistance (e.g., require a walker, person assistance)
Are not allergic to clear medical adhesive (TegadermTM, 3M) used to secure the activPAL activity monitors
Use a seated desk at least 20 hours/week in the last month and do not use a standing or active desk already
Females who are not pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant prior to entry into the study

Exclusion Criteria8

Younger than 18 years old
Hypertension (resting systolic pressure \>139 mmHg and/or diastolic pressure \>89 mmHg)
Have a diagnosed cognitive impairment
Have a history of orthostatic hypotension/intolerance and/or fainting while standing
Cannot stand for at least 10 min without assistance (e.g., require a walker, person assistance)
Have a known allergy to the clear medical adhesive (TegadermTM, 3M)
Use a seated desk less than 20 hours/week, use a standing or active desk already, or use a desk for more than 20 hours/week but not in the last month
Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant prior to entry into the study

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