Can wearable tech and apps fix poor posture better than exercise alone?
NCT ID NCT07763327
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares three ways to improve posture in university students with forward head posture: a wearable belt that vibrates when posture slips, a smartphone app with scheduled reminders, and exercise alone. Over six weeks, participants will follow a supervised exercise program, with some receiving real-time or scheduled prompts to correct their posture throughout the day. The trial aims to see which approach leads to greater improvements in posture, neck pain, and neck function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Wearable postural biofeedback device, app-based postural reminder, and conventional exercise therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could identify the most practical way to correct posture in students, potentially reducing neck pain and long-term strain.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and short-term, and results may not apply to all students or guarantee lasting posture improvement.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Postgraduation Lab of Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences , Riphah International University. Islamabad
Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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