Effects of Physical Use Characteristics During Academic Education on Musculoskeletal Function and Body Awareness in University Students From Different Academic Departments

NCT07739836 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ETurkmen0526
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 300
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Aim of the study is to compare the levels of spinal stabilization, posture, deep neck flexor muscle endurance, and body awareness of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students and architecture students, whose academic training processes and professional practices are different but intensive, and who possess different physical usage characteristics in these processes, and to reveal the effects of professional training content on the musculoskeletal system.

Conditions

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Students & Architecture Department Students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Multifidus Muscle Stabilization Assessment

  A Biofeedback Stabilizer pressure feedback device will be used to determine the stabilization and activation value of the multifidus muscle. Prior to the test, all participants will be taught the abdominal hallowing maneuver. While participants lie supine, the stabilizer device will be placed in the lumbar region. The Biofeedback device will be set to 70 mmHg, and the participant will be asked to perform the abdominal hallowing maneuver without moving the spine and pelvis, maintaining the contraction for at least 10 seconds.

  Baseline

• New York Posture Rating Chart

  This assessment will score postural changes in 13 different areas of the body. A score of 5 points will be given for correct postural structure, 3 points for moderate abnormalities, and 1 point for severe abnormalities. A score between 13 and 65 will be obtained on the scale. A score of 45 and above will be classified as "Very Good," 40-44 as "Good," 30-39 as "Moderate," 20-29 as "Poor," and 19 and below as "Poor" posture.

  Baseline

• Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test

  This test will be used to assess deep flexor muscle endurance in the cervical region. The test will be performed in a supine hook position. The participant's hands will be placed loosely on their abdomen. The participant will be asked to pull their chin inward (chin tuck) and, while maintaining this position, lift their head off the bed (approximately 2.5 cm). They will be asked to maintain this position for as long as possible without breaking it, and the time spent in this position will be recorded in seconds.

  Baseline

• Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)

  BAQ is an 18-item self-report scale designed to measure how attentive you are to normal, non-emotional internal bodily processes. It evaluates your sensitivity to everyday bodily cycles (like sleep and hunger), ability to detect subtle changes, and capacity to anticipate physical reactions. Typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Items are generally rated on a 1 to 7 scale, with higher total scores indicating greater perceived conNdence and accuracy in monitoring your physical state over time.

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Group I

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Students

Group II

Architecture Department Students

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Students \& Architecture Department Students

You may qualify if:

• Being a university student aged 18-25.
• Being a second-year or higher student in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department (n=150).
• Being a second-year or higher student in the Architecture Department (n=150).
• Having a daily screen time (computer, tablet, mobile phone) of ≥ 3 hours.
• Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a diagnosis of surgery or serious injury in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar region within the last 6 months.
• Individuals with diagnosed musculoskeletal, neurological, or vestibular system pathologies.
• Individuals with orthopedic deformities that may affect posture (e.g., scoliosis \>20° Cobb angle).
• Professional athletes or individuals who regularly engage in strength training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Health Institutes of Turkey: lead

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator, R&D Specialist, PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 28, 2026
• First Posted: July 31, 2026
• Study Start: August 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07