NCT07197879 Effect of Dynamic Sitting on Pain Development - Part 2
| NCT ID | NCT07197879 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria |
| Condition | Lower Back Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
Eligibility Fast-Check
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-12 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
As a follow-up project to the Dyn-Sit-Pain study, this research aims to investigate the overall health as well as the physical and mental well-being through dynamic office chairs. The development of an innovative dynamic office chair concept will be professionally and scientifically supported, and the developed prototypes will be examined within the framework of usability studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Signed Informed consent * People aged between 18 and 65 years * People classified as pain developers (e.g.: a 10 mm increase in pain on a 100 mm paper-based VAS) * Office workers * Employment status: \> 25 h / week * Sufficient knowledge of German (min. B2 level) * Body height of at least 160cm required * Electrically or manually height-adjustable table at main workstation Exclusion Criteria: * Physical or mental limitations that make dynamic sitting or use of the procedure chair difficult (e.g. wheelchair users, vestibular dysfunction) * Pregnancy * Sitting for less than 20 hours per week at the main workplace * Body weight over 110 kg and a body height over 195 cm * Regular therapy or medication for pain or medication that affects the perception of pain (e.g. certain psychotropic drugs according to the package leaflet) * office chair to which it is not possible to attach the swivel mechanism prototype * Presence of any chronic disease that may influence pain perception (e.g., chronic kidney disease, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07197879 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Lower Back Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07197879 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07197879 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT07197879 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Linz, Austria.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07197879 clinical trial?
NCT07197879 is sponsored by University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.