Active Versus Passive Sitting, Cognition and Energy

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Conditions studied: Electromyography, Pressure Injury of Back

In brief

The study will compare cognitive capacity, muscle utilization patterns, soft tissue seated pressure and caloric output during four seated conditions: 1. passive sitting in a regular chair; 2. passive sitting in an exercise chair; 3. sitting in the exercise chair during active dynamic exercise; and, 4. sitting in the chair during active static exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07699848

Run by

University of Miami

People needed

35

Starts

2026-07-07

Expected to finish

2027-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult (18-70)

You may not qualify if…

• Any current injury in the lower limb or trunk.
• Use of prescription drugs or supplements that may affect cardiovascular or neuromuscular responses.
• Reported lack of sleep or stress that may affect physiological responses to exercise.
• Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, balance, metabolic, or musculoskeletal conditions that could increase risk during exercise testing

Where it is running

• Laboratory of Neuromuscular Research and Active Aging — Coral Gables, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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