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The Effects of Balanced Seating Pressure on Pelvic Asymmetry: A Pilot Study
Led by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-27
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
35 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the DaSuit® cushion helps reduce discomfort caused by sitting in adults with non-specific low back pain. It will also assess the safety and physical effects of using the DaSuit® cushion. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the DaSuit® cushion distribute the pressure evenly on both under-buttock pressure compared to a placebo cushion? 2. Does the DaSuit® cushion improve spinal alignment compared to a placebo cushion? 3. What discomfort or adverse events do participants experience when using the DaSuit® cushion? Researchers will compare the DaSuit® cushion to a placebo cushion (a look-alike cushion without therapeutic effect) to see if the DaSuit® cushion works to relieve sitting-induced discomfort. Participants will: 1. Use the DaSuit® cushion or a placebo cushion in a randomized order, with each sitting session lasting 10 minutes 2. Complete both conditions with a 10-minute washout period between sessions 3. Sit on a standardized wooden chair with a pressure sensor mat placed on the cushion surface 4. Keep a fixed posture with hips, knees, and ankles at approximately 90 degrees 5. Watch a 10-minute video on a tablet positioned 30-40 cm in front of them at a 5-10 degree downward angle to maintain a steady gaze 6. Undergo spinal imaging immediately after each session, maintaining the same seated posture 7. Report any discomfort or pain experienced during or after each session
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effects of Balanced Seating Pressure on Pelvic Asymmetry: A Pilot Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 20 to 50 years
- Non-specific low back pain worsened by sitting with a VAS score between 3 and 7
- Height between 150 and 180 cm
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24
- Radiographically confirmed hemi-pelvic height discrepancy of at least 0.3 cm while seated
- Willingness to participate and cooperate throughout the entire intervention session
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to sit for at least 20 minutes
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24
- Significant spinal or pelvic disorders such as fractures, prior surgeries, or herniated discs with nerve compression
- Scoliosis with a Cobb angle of 20 degrees or greater
- Recent use of painkillers or muscle relaxants
- Pregnancy
- Skin conditions that affect sitting tolerance
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Taiwan, Taiwan, 333
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Research Team
W
Wei-Han Chang, M.D., PhD.
CONTACT
H
Hander Wang, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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