This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult WomenNCT07816952
Young Adult Women and Wearable Posture Corrector Device
A study testing Wearable posture corrector device in people with This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women, run by Pamukkale University.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult Women
- What is being tested?
- Wearable posture corrector device
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2026to Jun 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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
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- Diagnosed psychiatric illness
- Dermatological conditions preventing device use
- Male sex / gender
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: 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.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Being tested
- Wearable posture corrector device
- Keywords
- Wearable Electronic Devices, Young Adult, Pain, Body Image, Posture
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Wearable posture corrector deviceDevice
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Active comparator | 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. Receives: Device: Wearable posture corrector device |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention will be administered to the control group, and data will be collected using the same measurement instruments at the same time points. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
'Introductory Information Form'
This form, prepared by the researchers in accordance with the literature, consists of 9 questions containing the sociodemographic data of women.
Measured: Baseline
VAS (Back Pain)
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.
Measured: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
Body Image Scale
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.
Measured: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
Postural Awareness Scale
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.
Measured: It will be administered simultaneously to participants in both the experimental and control groups at baseline and 4-weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Sep 2026
- Study startOct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionMay 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for This Study Aims to Examine the Effect of a Wearable Posture Corrector Device on Back Pain Body Image and Postural Awareness in Young Adult WomenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Neslihan Nur Dursun, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07816952
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-60116787-020-805093
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No