A gentle buzz could be the key to better posture at work

NCT ID NCT07757932

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a wearable device that vibrates when you slouch can improve posture-related measures in sedentary office workers. Participants aged 25-45 who sit at desks for at least 6 hours a day will either use the device during work hours for 12 weeks or continue their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder muscle endurance, body position sense, spine curvature, and posture awareness, comparing the two groups.

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 feedback device
What this could lead to: If effective, this device could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve posture and reduce discomfort for people who sit at desks all day.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and measures short-term changes; results may not apply to all workers, and the device's benefits could fade once use stops.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTURAL DISORDERS SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences Ankara

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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