Effects of breathing and aerobic exercises on choir singers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing exercises and aerobic exercise training on the respiratory functions and vocal performance of choir singers. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: those receiving only diaphragmatic breathing training, those receiving both diaphragmatic and aerobic training, and a control group. The study will assess improvements in respiratory function and voice performance through various tests conducted by a physiotherapist.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being a chorist in an active choir that rehearses at least once a week for an average of 2 hours
* Having an inactive or minimally active physical activity level according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form
* Being between the ages of 25-60
* Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a neurological or orthopedic disease
* Having a condition related to the cardiopulmonary system that would prevent exercise according to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Where it's running

• Choric Culture Association
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sıla YILMAZ, PhD (c.) — İstanbul Medipol University
• Study coordinator: Sıla YILMAZ, PhD (c.)
• Email: yilmazsila18@gmail.com
• Phone: 4448544

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.