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Do Standing Desks Reduce Sitting Time?

Posting Date(s)

This study is evaluating whether standing desks reduce workplace sitting time.

What is expected of participants?

-Participants will need to visit the lab on 3 occasions, for 10-30 minutes each visit
-Participants will be asked to wear an activity monitor for 2 weeks
-Participants will be asked to use a sit-stand desk for 1 week

This research project has received approval from the UPEI Research Ethics Board. If you have any concerns about this study, please contact the University of PEI Research Ethics Board (902) 620-5104, or by e-mail at reb@upei.ca. You can also contact the study Principal Investigator, Dr. Travis Saunders at 902 566 0641.

If interested in participating please contact:

upeiexerciselab@gmail.com or 902 566 0641