Posture tracking app and belt for university students
This trial tests whether a wearable belt and phone app, along with exercises, can improve posture in young adults with rounded shoulders, forward head posture, or curving of the upper back.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student aged 18 to 30.
- You sit for at least 5 hours a day (study or screen time).
- You have a visible posture issue like forward head, rounded shoulders, or hunched upper back, confirmed at a baseline check.
- You own a smartphone and can use simple apps.
- You have no recent spine surgery or serious back injury in the last year.
- You are not already getting posture treatment or using a similar program outside the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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