Bad posture linked to poor fitness and mood in students
NCT ID NCT07531680
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at how posture habits and awareness relate to physical activity, depression, and fitness in 74 healthy university students aged 18-35. Researchers measured posture, trunk strength, balance, and mood using surveys and physical tests. The goal was to understand these connections, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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74 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Healthy university students
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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The inclusion criteria for the study were: * Individuals aged between 18 and 35 years, * Providing written informed consent to participate, * Having no self-reported history of chronic neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disorders. The exclusion criteria were defined as follows: * Presence of a musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the preceding six months, * Engagement in a structured and regular exercise program (≥3 exercise sessions per week), * Use of pharmacological agents (e.g., sedatives, analgesics, or vestibular suppressants) that could potentially modulate body awareness or postural stability.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gümüşhane University
Gümüşhane, 29000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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