Are You Sitting Down: Cognitive Exectutive Function Task Comparison Between Seated and Standing Positions (sitstandcef)

July 12, 2012 updated by: M C Schraefel, University of Southampton

Are You Sitting Down: Cognitive Exectutive Function Task Comparison Between Seated and Standing Positions Using Assessments From CNS Vital Signs Test Battery

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

19

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
    • Hampshire
      • Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO171BJ
        • University of Southampton

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • male
  • computer savvy
  • advanced education degree

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ADD
  • on any medication
  • currently a person who uses a standing desk

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
within the hour

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
with the hour

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Southampton

Collaborators

Microsoft Research
Royal Academy of Engineering

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: m.c. schraefel, phd, University of Southampton

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 12, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 17, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 17, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 12, 2012

Last Verified

July 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1497
  • RAEngSRF (Other Grant/Funding Number: Royal Academy of Engineering & Microsoft Research)

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