Effects of Aerobic and Diaphragmatic Exercises on Choir Singers
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Diaphragmatic breathing exercise training, Aerobic exercise training.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Respiratory Muscles, Cardiorespiratory Fitness. Basic parameters: 25 years — 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title
Effects of Aerobic and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Functions and Voice Performance of Choir Singers
Overview
The goal of this randomized-controlled study is to compare the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist and aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist on respiratory functions and voice performance in choir singers. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Is diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist effective in improving the respiratory functions of choir singers? * Is diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist effective in improving the vocal performance of choir singers? * Does aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist have a greater effect on improving the respiratory functions of choir singers compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone? * Does aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist have a greater effect on improving the vocal performance of choir singers compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone? The research data are going to be collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, Self-Performance Evaluation Questionnaire, Vocal Fatigue Index, Singing Voice Handicap Index, measurement of maximum phonation time, pulmonary function test, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurement, and 6-minute walk test.
Detailed description
In this study, it will be examined whether aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist improves respiratory functions and voice performance in choir singers more, when compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone.
The participants will be randomly divided into three groups: diaphragmatic breathing exercise training group, aerobic exercise training group applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training, and control group.
Interventions
- Behavioral Diaphragmatic breathing exercise training
At the end of the training, participants will be asked to do an exercise session and this session will be observed. Training will continue until participants learn and apply the exercise correctly. 5-minute warm-up and cool-down periods will be applied at the beginning and end of each exercise session. Exercises will be done twice a day, morning and evening, for 8 weeks. In order to follow the exercise, participants will be given diaphragmatic breathing exercise tracking cards with date and se - Behavioral Aerobic exercise training
The intensity of the aerobic exercise program will be calculated for each participant using the Karvonen formula. Accordingly, each participant will be given a brisk walking program on a suitable surface, which will be created specifically for the individual to reach the target heart rate range within the scope of the aerobic exercise program; they will apply a 45-minute session, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks.
Primary outcome measures
- FEV1/FVC [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Slow vital capacity [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Maximal voluntary ventilation [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Maximum phonation time [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Aerobic capacity and endurance [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Vocal fatigue [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Singing voice and voice-related problems [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
- Voice performance [Time frame: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
Eligibility criteria
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)
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Choric Culture Association — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06745869 · E-10840098-772.02-197