Young Adult Women and Wearable Posture Corrector Device
2026年9月13日 更新者：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.
研究概览
地位
尚未招聘
详细说明
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.
研究类型
介入性
注册 (估计的)
90
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息，以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。
学习联系方式
- 姓名：Neslihan Nur Dursun
- 电话号码：+90 543 929 64 85
- 邮箱：neslihannurdursun@gmail.com
参与标准
研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人，称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 成人
接受健康志愿者
不
描述
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
学习计划
本节提供研究计划的详细信息，包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。
研究是如何设计的？
设计细节
- 主要用途：支持治疗
- 分配：随机化
- 介入模型：并行分配
- 屏蔽：无（打开标签）
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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有源比较器：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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无干预：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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研究衡量的是什么？
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
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'Introductory Information Form'
大体时间：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)
大体时间：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
大体时间：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
大体时间：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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合作者和调查者
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研究记录日期
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研究主要日期
学习开始 (估计的)
2026年10月1日
初级完成 (估计的)
2027年5月1日
研究完成 (估计的)
2027年6月1日
研究注册日期
首次提交
2026年9月8日
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
2026年9月10日
首次发布 (实际的)
2026年9月14日
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
2026年9月16日
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
2026年9月13日
最后验证
2026年8月1日
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