University of Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire, SO171BJ, United Kingdom
Completed
NCT Number: NCT01641588
Are You Sitting Down: Cognitive Exectutive Function Task Comparison Between Seated and Standing Positions
The aim of this trial has been to explore the effects of self-positioning on cognitive performance in the work environment using a standardized cognitive test battery to evaluate executive function under two conditions: sitting and standing.
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Age range
21 year–40 year
Sex eligibility
Male
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary location
About this study
The aim of this trial has been to explore the effects of self-positioning on cognitive performance in the work environment using a standardized cognitive test battery to evaluate executive function under two conditions: sitting and standing.
Methods: This counterbalanced controlled trial involved 17 men (mean age +/-SD: 29.8 +/- 5.5) all with a science background and graduate degrees. The participants were accustomed to working in an open environment and none of whom currently using standing desks. We used a modified version of the CNS Vital Signs (CNSVS) test battery to assess cognitive executive function (CEF) in two typical work positions - standing and seated. Participants were randomly assigned to a standing or seated position to begin the testing procedure. Upon completion of the first test round they were instructed to rest for 10 min. in a dark room with no distractions before commencing the second round of testing positioned in the alternate fashion. The main outcome measure was a CNSVS score in each of the six CEF domains in the two different work positions
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- male
- computer savvy
- advanced education degree
Exclusion criteria
- ADD
- on any medication
- currently a person who uses a standing desk
Treatment and study plan
posture: sitting or standing
BehavioralIntervention: postural position - whether seated or standing. The person carries out a battery of cognitive executive functioning assessments delivered via a laptop and carried out with the laptop keyboard while either seated or standing.
Other names: (no other names)
Primary outcomes
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evidence of postural effect on cognitive performance
Time frame: within the hour
use of standard cognitive exectutive function measures carried out in seated / standing position.
Secondary outcomes
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Interaction between posture and phyiological state against cognitive executive function performance
Time frame: with the hour
Other key measures that will be used to evaluate the intervention are heart rate variablility, heart rate and eeg.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
University of Southampton
Other
Collaborators
- Microsoft Research
- Royal Academy of Engineering
Registry information
Official study title
Are You Sitting Down: Cognitive Exectutive Function Task Comparison Between Seated and Standing Positions Using Assessments From CNS Vital Signs Test Battery
Acronym: sitstandcef
Important dates
- Study start
- 2012
- Primary completion
- 2012
- Study completion
- 2012
- First posted
- Jul 17, 2012
- Registry last updated
- Jul 17, 2012
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