Music Therapy Awareness in the Lecture Hall: Effects of Mindfulness-based Breathing and Core Exercises on Stress, Endurance, and Relaxation in University Students

NCT07250438 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: E-79176220-050.04-1961949Ankara University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress, resilience, and relaxation in university students. Stress is highly prevalent in this population and can negatively affect both academic performance and physical and psychological health. By combining music therapy with breathing and core exercises, the study seeks to provide a holistic approach to improving students' well-being

Conditions

Stress in University Students; Relaxation and Well-being; Psychological Resilience

Keywords

Stress Management; Psychological Resilience; Mental Health and Well-being in University Students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Perceived Stress Score assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

  The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure the degree to which individuals perceive their lives as stressful. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress

  Baseline and 6 weeks

• Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test

  Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Participants are instructed to hold a standard prone plank position for as long as possible. The time (in seconds) is recorded from the start of the position until loss of proper form or voluntary termination.

  Baseline and 6 weeks

• Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test assessing by score

  Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Scores range from 0 seconds (minimum) to the maximum duration the participant can maintain proper posture

  Baseline and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in relaxation/calmness assessed by 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire

  Baseline and 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants continue their usual activities without a structured program during the study period. Optionally, they may be offered the program after study completion

Core exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the experimental group receive a combined intervention including mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stabilization training, and music therapy sessions for stress reduction and relaxation.

Behavioral: core exercise

Interventions

core exercise BEHAVIORAL

Participants will engage in a structured program combining mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stability/strength exercises, and music therapy awareness sessions. Sessions will be delivered in a lecture-hall setting, approximately 2-3 times per week, lasting 45-60 minutes, for a total duration of 4-8 weeks.

Core exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Healthy university students or young adults aged 18-30 years.
• Willing to participate voluntarily and able to provide written informed consent.
• major physical health problems or musculoskeletal injuries that would prevent participation in the exercise program, based on preliminary health screening.
• No significant hearing impairment that would interfere with participation in music-based sessions

You may not qualify if:

• Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, injury, or disorders that limit exercise participation.
• Serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, or other systemic diseases that restrict physical activity.
• History of surgery within the past 3 months or medical advice to avoid exercise
• Psychiatric or neurological disorders that may prevent compliance with the program.
• Significant hearing impairment or other sensory deficits that could interfere with music therapy sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 30, 2025
• First Posted: November 26, 2025
• Study Start: November 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2026
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL