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

University Students Clinical Trial

Official 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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05302453
• Other study ID #: 2021-1
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 11, 2021
• Est. completion date: October 1, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: February 2023
• Source: Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: October 1, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: June 11, 2021
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Musculoskeletal Diseases
• University Students

Intervention

Other:
• Basic Body Awareness Therapy
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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Balikesir

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (3)

Bravo C, Skjaerven LH, Espart A, Guitard Sein-Echaluce L, Catalan-Matamoros D. Basic Body Awareness Therapy in patients suffering from fibromyalgia: A randomized clinical trial. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 Oct;35(10):919-929. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1467520. Epub 2018 May 3. — View Citation

Chen B, Sun J, Feng Y. How Have COVID-19 Isolation Policies Affected Young People's Mental Health? - Evidence From Chinese College Students. Front Psychol. 2020 Jun 24;11:1529. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01529. eCollection 2020. — View Citation

Seferiadis A, Ohlin P, Billhult A, Gunnarsson R. Basic body awareness therapy or exercise therapy for the treatment of chronic whiplash associated disorders: a randomized comparative clinical trial. Disabil Rehabil. 2016;38(5):442-51. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2015.1044036. Epub 2015 May 8. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)	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.	Baseline
Primary	Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)	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.	12th week
Primary	Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) (53 items)	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	Baseline
Primary	Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) (53 items)	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	12th week