Active Versus Passive Sitting, Cognition and Energy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorUniversity of Miami

About this trial

The study will compare cognitive capacity, muscle utilization patterns, soft tissue seated pressure and caloric output during four seated conditions:

1. passive sitting in a regular chair; 2. passive sitting in an exercise chair; 3. sitting in the exercise chair during active dynamic exercise; and, 4. sitting in the chair during active static exercise.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult (18-70)

Disqualifiers

Any current injury in the lower limb or trunk.

Use of prescription drugs or supplements that may affect cardiovascular or neuromuscular responses.

Reported lack of sleep or stress that may affect physiological responses to exercise.

Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, balance, metabolic, or musculoskeletal conditions that could increase risk during exercise testing

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Chaircise

Treatment groups

35 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Miami

Lead sponsor

Robot Studios

Collaborator