Exercise program to help young musicians with performance anxiety
The Effect of an Exercise Program Designed for Young Instrumentalists (Musicians) on Music Performance Anxiety
NA · Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education · NCT05640557
This study is testing if a special exercise program can help young musicians feel less anxious during performances and improve their physical comfort.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw) |
| Trial ID | NCT05640557 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored exercise program designed for music students to manage performance anxiety and its associated physical symptoms. Participants will be divided into an experimental group, which will engage in bi-weekly exercise sessions focusing on strengthening postural muscles and relaxation techniques, and a control group with no intervention. The study will last for six weeks, during which participants will complete psychological questionnaires and undergo physical examinations to assess changes in anxiety levels and musculoskeletal pain. The goal is to determine if the exercise program can significantly reduce performance anxiety and improve physical well-being among young instrumentalists.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18 to 35 who have been playing a musical instrument for at least five years.
Not a fit: Patients with recent locomotor injuries, neurological or oncological diseases, or those taking certain medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide young musicians with effective strategies to manage performance anxiety and reduce related musculoskeletal pain.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting this demographic with exercise interventions, similar approaches have shown promise in managing performance anxiety in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * playing on a musical instrument for at least 5 years * age 18 to 35 * consent to participate in the study * participation in at least 8 meetings (exercise) within 6 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * current (last 3 months) locomotor injuries (fractures, sprains, dislocations), medical contraindications to exercise, confirmed by a medical opinion * neurological and oncological diseases confirmed by a medical diagnosis * previous spine surgeries, scoliosis confirmed by radiograph (\<10ᵒ Cobb) * regular intake of muscle relaxants, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-depressants * age under 18 or over 35 * no consent to participate in the study to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Warsaw
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw — Warsaw, Poland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna K. Cygańska, Doctor — Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
- Study coordinator: Anna K. Cygańska, Doctor
- Email: anna.katarzyna.cyganska@gmail.com
- Phone: 506 915 950
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Musculoskeletal Pain, Performance Anxiety, Occupational Stress, Performance anxiety, Occupational Diseases, Exercise Therapy