Basic Body Awareness Therapy for Healthy Young Adults
Official title: An Investigation Into the Effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Musculoskeletal Pain, Spinal Mobility, Balance and Flexibility
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT07652086 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A 12-week BBAT program is tested to see if it improves balance, back and joint mobility, and reduces musculoskeletal pain in healthy adults aged 18–40.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07652086 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy 18–40 year olds without recent participation in body-awareness programs and without conditions limiting movement.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with recent spinal or musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, or other conditions that affect balance may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will recruit healthy adults 18–40 and assign them to BBAT once a week for 12 weeks or to a no-treatment control. The study will measure changes in balance, musculoskeletal pain, spinal mobility, and flexibility using standard assessments. It will be conducted at the Healthy Living Laboratory in Ankara, Turkey, between June 2026 and May 2027. Participants will provide informed consent and be monitored for safety and adherence during the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, BBAT could help healthy young adults improve posture, movement quality, and comfort during daily activities.
How similar studies have gone: BBAT has shown benefits in clinical populations, but evidence in healthy young adults is limited, making this a relatively novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 40 years. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * No participation in structured body-awareness-based exercise programs (e.g., Basic Body Awareness Therapy, yoga, or Pilates) within the previous 6 months. * Ability to understand study procedures and comply with assessment protocols. * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological, vestibular, rheumatologic, or severe orthopedic disorders that may affect movement, balance, or mobility. * History of spinal or lower-extremity surgery or musculoskeletal injury within the previous 6 months. * Severe musculoskeletal pain limiting participation in assessments or intervention sessions. * Pregnancy. * Current use of medications known to affect balance, postural control, or motor performance. * Presence of acute infection or other acute medical conditions at the time of enrollment.
Where it's running
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University of Health Sciences
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Özge Çankaya — Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Study coordinator: Özge Çankaya, PhD
- Email: ozgemuezzinoglu@gmail.com
- Phone: +905053732255
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.