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NCT Number: NCT05302453

The Effect of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychological Symptoms

During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, stay-at-home isolation as a precaution to alleviate the disease has affected the physical and mental well-being of individuals. University students spent time in front of the screen with online education and developed a sedentary lifestyle during the academic term. In this process, musculoskeletal disorders increased more in university students due to the increase in the use of laptop or computer, smartphone, and social media. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused psychological disorders as well as physical health problems. General population studies have shown that all forms of depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and psychological distress are highly increased during this period. In a study conducted in Turkey, it was reported that students' negative well-being, anxiety, and physical inactivity significantly affected perceived stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and students' mental health was at high risk. It has been stated that providing mental health supportive systems in students and encouraging physical activity regularly can reduce perceived stress levels.

On the other hand, psychological interventions via video conferencing platforms have been proposed to promote mental health due to the limited and delayed face-to-face healthcare as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been stated that the use of telemedicine or e-health applications together with body-mind approaches such as yoga, tai chi, qigong may be beneficial in order to encourage physical activity and protect mental health in this critical period. Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), which is among the body-mind approaches, is also frequently used in the rehabilitation of patients with psychiatric disorders, pain, and chronic musculoskeletal system problems. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of BBAT on musculoskeletal disorders and psychological symptoms in university students who participated in the hybrid (online + face-to-face) education program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of this study is that it is the first study on physical and psychological symptoms of BBAT in university students.

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Key information

Conditions

University Students Behavior COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Pain Neurologic Manifestations Nidovirales Infections Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Personal Satisfaction Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral Psychological Well-Being RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Signs and Symptoms Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being studying at Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being between the ages of 18-25

Exclusion criteria

  • Having any diagnosed psychological disorder
  • Regularly doing body-mind approaches such as yoga and tai chi
  • Having any condition involving the musculoskeletal system
  • Having a rheumatic disease

Treatment and study plan

Basic Body Awareness Therapy

Other

Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), which is among the body-mind approaches, is also frequently used in the rehabilitation of patients with psychiatric disorders, pain, and chronic musculoskeletal system problems.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Turkish reliability and validity studies of the questionnaire developed by Cornell University were performed by Erdinc et al. The CMDQ measures the frequency of pain or discomfort in 11 different body parts in the past seven days, the severity of this situation, and its interference on the ability to work.For frequency in scoring the scale: "never: 0 points, 1-2 times last week: 1.5 points, 3-4 times last week: 3.5 points, once every day: 5 points, several times every day: 10 points are taken. For severity: slightly uncomfortable: 1 point, moderately uncomfortable: 2 points, very uncomfortable: 3 points. For the interference on the ability to work: not at all: 1 point, slightly interfered: 2 points, substantially interfered: 3 points. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

  2. Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)

    Time frame: 12th week

    The Turkish reliability and validity studies of the questionnaire developed by Cornell University were performed by Erdinc et al. The CMDQ measures the frequency of pain or discomfort in 11 different body parts in the past seven days, the severity of this situation, and its interference on the ability to work.For frequency in scoring the scale: "never: 0 points, 1-2 times last week: 1.5 points, 3-4 times last week: 3.5 points, once every day: 5 points, several times every day: 10 points are taken. For severity: slightly uncomfortable: 1 point, moderately uncomfortable: 2 points, very uncomfortable: 3 points. For the interference on the ability to work: not at all: 1 point, slightly interfered: 2 points, substantially interfered: 3 points. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

  3. Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) (53 items)

    Time frame: Baseline

    Sahin & Durak found that the inventory developed by Derogatis is valid and reliable in determining the psychological problems of university students. It has been stated that it is a useful inventory in screening studies of university students' mental health. It is a 53-item self-assessment inventory. BSI uses a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 ("not at all") to 4 ("extremely"). Higher scores mean a worse outcome

  4. Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) (53 items)

    Time frame: 12th week

    Sahin & Durak found that the inventory developed by Derogatis is valid and reliable in determining the psychological problems of university students. It has been stated that it is a useful inventory in screening studies of university students' mental health. It is a 53-item self-assessment inventory. BSI uses a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 0 ("not at all") to 4 ("extremely"). Higher scores mean a worse outcome

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychological Symptoms in University Students Participating in the Hybrid Education Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic Process

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 31, 2022
Registry last updated
Feb 14, 2023

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