Tele-Based Postural Awareness and Breathing Training for Ergonomic Risk and Fatigue in Flute Students
NCT ID: NCT07326527
Last Updated: 2026-02-02
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
28 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-11-05
2025-05-30
Brief Summary
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Participants in the intervention group received a structured tele-rehabilitation program focusing on postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices for eight weeks, while the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period.
Primary outcomes include work-related ergonomic risk assessed using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and cervical somatosensory function evaluated through cervical joint position sense (horizontal, vertical, and global error). Secondary outcomes include deep cervical flexor muscle endurance, perceived fatigue, postural awareness, and musical performance anxiety.
Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the eight-week intervention period. The study aims to determine whether a tele-based postural awareness and breathing intervention can effectively reduce ergonomic risk and improve sensorimotor function in flute students who are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures during instrument practice.
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Detailed Description
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Thirty undergraduate flute students enrolled in the Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Music, were recruited and randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 15). Participants were required to have regular flute practice and no history of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the cervical region.
The intervention group participated in an eight-week tele-rehabilitation program consisting of postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices. Sessions were delivered remotely and focused on improving postural alignment, body awareness, controlled breathing, and sensorimotor control relevant to prolonged instrument practice. The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period and continued their usual daily activities.
Outcome assessments were conducted at baseline and at the end of the eight-week intervention period. Primary outcome measures included work-related ergonomic risk, assessed using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), and cervical somatosensory function, evaluated through cervical joint position sense testing in horizontal, vertical, and global directions. Secondary outcome measures included deep cervical flexor muscle endurance, perceived fatigue assessed using the Modified Borg Scale, postural awareness, and musical performance anxiety assessed using a validated questionnaire.
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a tele-based postural awareness and breathing intervention in reducing ergonomic risk and improving sensorimotor function in flute students exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures during musical practice.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
Number of Arms: 2
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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No Intervention / Usual Activity
Participants do not receive any intervention and continue their usual daily activities and regular flute practice during the 8-week study period.
No Intervention
Participants do not receive any intervention and continue their usual daily activities and regular
Tele-Based Postural Awareness and Pranayama-Based Breathing Program
Behavioral: Participants receive an 8-week tele-based program including postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices delivered remotely.
Tele-Based Postural Awareness and Pranayama-Based Breathing Program
An 8-week tele-rehabilitation program delivered remotely, focusing on postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices.
Interventions
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No Intervention
Participants do not receive any intervention and continue their usual daily activities and regular
Tele-Based Postural Awareness and Pranayama-Based Breathing Program
An 8-week tele-rehabilitation program delivered remotely, focusing on postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Enrolled as a student in the Department of Music at the Faculty of Fine Arts or Faculty of Education
* Has been playing the flute for at least 3 years
* Willing to participate in the study and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of any diagnosed neurological disorder
* History of cardiovascular disease
* Presence of an acute musculoskeletal injury that could affect performance
18 Years
28 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ayça Araci
Assistant Professor
Locations
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Alanya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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22.12.2025
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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