Young Adult Women and Wearable Posture Corrector Device
13 septembre 2026 mis à jour par: Neslihan Nur Dursun, Pamukkale University
The Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain, Body Image, and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women
To improve posture, methods such as strengthening specific muscles or focusing on body alignment are commonly used.
In addition to elastic posture correctors, electronic posture reminders can also be utilized.
Thanks to current wearable technologies and their companion mobile apps, individuals can enhance their posture awareness.
Although studies show that wearable technologies effectively foster posture awareness, the effects of wearable posture-correcting devices on back pain (VAS) and body image are not sufficiently known.
This study aims to examine the effects of a wearable posture-correcting device on back pain, body image, and posture awareness to improve posture in young adult women.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Pas encore de recrutement
Intervention / Traitement
Description détaillée
This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial with pretest-posttest measurements in experimental and control groups.
The study will be conducted with young adult female students.
The sample size was calculated using the G*Power software, based on a similar study that utilized the same scale (VAS).
In the a priori power analysis, based on an independent samples t-test with 80% power, an alpha level of 0.05, and an effect size of 0.56, a total of 82 participants-41 in the experimental group and 41 in the control group-were required.
Considering potential sample dropouts, the sample size was increased by at least 10% and finalized at a total of 90 participants.Female participants who apply to join the study, express their willingness to use the wearable posture-correcting device, and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups according to their order of application.
Data will be collected using an 'Introductory Information Form', the 'VAS' to assess back pain, the 'Body Image Scale', and the 'Postural Awareness Scale'.Data analysis will be performed using the SPSS 31.0 software package.
The test of significance of the difference between two means (independent samples t-test) will be utilized to reveal the differences between the two independent groups.
A significance level of alpha 0.05 will be accepted.
Type d'étude
Interventionnel
Inscription (Estimé)
90
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Coordonnées de l'étude
- Nom: Neslihan Nur Dursun
- Numéro de téléphone: +90 543 929 64 85
- E-mail: neslihannurdursun@gmail.com
Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
Accepte les volontaires sains
Non
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Who are studying at *** University
- Women aged 18-25 years
- Women without spinal deformities,
- No history of spinal surgery,
- Back pain rated as VAS ≥ 3,
- A Postural Awareness Scale score of ≤ 46,
- No diagnosed psychiatric disorders,
- No dermatological conditions that would prevent the use of the device
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not being a student at *** University
- Age < 18 or > 25 years
- Presence of spinal deformity
- Previous spinal surgery
- Back pain VAS score < 3
- Postural Awareness Scale score > 46
- Diagnosed psychiatric illness
- Dermatological conditions preventing device use
- Male sex / gender
Plan d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Soins de soutien
- Répartition: Randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
- Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Comparateur actif: Experimental Group
A pretest will be administered to all participating women using the 'Introductory Information Form', the 'VAS' to evaluate back pain, the 'Body Image Scale' , and the 'Postural Awareness Scale'.
Women in the experimental group will be provided with the wearable posture corrector device and instructed on how to use it.
Following the completion of the intervention period, the posttest will be conducted by re-administering the 'VAS', 'Body Image Scale', and 'Postural Awareness Scale' to the experimental group.
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The planned device is designed for general use, requires no prescription, does not serve a clinical diagnostic or therapeutic purpose, and can be used without the need to consult a healthcare professional.
The device is placed on the upper back during use.
When the user assumes an incorrect posture, the device emits gentle vibrations to alert them, thereby promoting posture awareness.
Women in the experimental group will use the device for a total of 4 weeks.
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Aucune intervention: Control Group
No intervention will be administered to the control group, and data will be collected using the same measurement instruments at the same time points.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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'Introductory Information Form'
Délai: Baseline
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This form, prepared by the researchers in accordance with the literature, consists of 9 questions containing the sociodemographic data of women.
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Baseline
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VAS (Back Pain)
Délai: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
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It is a single-item, non-invasive, universally used visual analog measurement tool designed to determine pain perception.
It consists of a 100 mm horizontal line, numbered from 0 representing 'no pain' to 10 representing 'unbearable pain' at either end to indicate the severity of symptoms.
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It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
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Body Image Scale
Délai: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
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The 'Body Image Scale' was developed by Saylan & Soyyiğit (2022) to evaluate body image in individuals during adolescence and emerging adulthood and was reported to be a valid and reliable instrument.
It is a 5-point Likert-type scale (1 = Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree) consisting of 21 items.
It comprises four subdimensions: negative body perception, evaluation sensitivity, positive body perception, and body modification.
Five items of the scale (Items 4, 7, 15, 16, and 17) are reverse-scored, with the total score ranging from a minimum of 21 to a maximum of 105.
Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate a more negative body image.
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It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
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Postural Awareness Scale
Délai: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
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The Turkish validity and reliability of the Postural Awareness Scale was conducted by Dursun and Önen (2018).
The purpose of the scale is to assess an individual's self-reported body posture awareness.
It is a 7-point Likert-type scale (ranging from 1 = 'not at all true for me' to 7 = 'completely true for me') consisting of 11 items.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12 of the scale are reverse-scored, and the total score obtainable ranges from a minimum of 11 to a maximum of 77.
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It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
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Dates d'enregistrement des études
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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Estimé)
1 octobre 2026
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
1 mai 2027
Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)
1 juin 2027
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
8 septembre 2026
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
10 septembre 2026
Première publication (Réel)
14 septembre 2026
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
16 septembre 2026
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
13 septembre 2026
Dernière vérification
1 août 2026
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Termes liés à cette étude
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- E-60116787-020-805093
Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude
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Non
Étudie un produit d'appareil réglementé par la FDA américaine
Non
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