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Floor sitting may boost posture and activity, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06606171

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether sitting on the floor instead of a chair changes how much people move and how they sit. Forty healthy young adults tried both chair and floor sitting in a lab, then spent a month adding floor sitting to their daily routine. Researchers measured movement patterns and posture changes to see if floor sitting encourages more dynamic activity and better well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
floor sitting
What this could lead to
If it works, this could suggest that simply sitting on the floor instead of a chair may improve posture and increase daily movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older people or those with health conditions. It also relies on self-reporting, which can be biased.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-35 years * English-speaking * willing and able to complete study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Any injuries or conditions that would limit participants from sitting on the floor in a safe manner, mental states that would preclude the complete understanding of the protocol and compliance, and prior knowledge of the study hypotheses, as it may potentially influence participant behavior and compromise the integrity of the study.

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Conditions

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Sedentary Behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lifestyle Redesign for Chronic Conditions Lab

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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