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IOBBAT - Impact of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Body Awareness

No phase Interventional Perception, Self Body Awareness Self-Assessment

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Basic Body Awareness Therapy, Lecture.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Perception, Self, Body Awareness, Self-Assessment. Basic parameters: from 18 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.
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Overview

Body awareness (BA) is an essential factor for health and well-being. In 2021, the IOBA (Impact on Body Awareness) study was conducted at the Institute of Physical Medicine \& Rehabilitation at Kepler University Hospital (Clinical Trials NCT05004272). This study investigated the effects of massage and gymnastics on BA in healthy individuals. The protocol provides a solid foundation for further research projects on BA. The aim of the present study is to examine the immediate effects of a Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) session compared to a lecture (control group) on BA and well-being, and to explore correlations with BA. In a randomized controlled study with 60 physiotherapy students in two groups (BBAT and control group) the use of the ABC questionnaire and further German questionnaires (Short questionnaire on self-perception of the body, self-rating mood scale - revised) concerning body awareness and well-being should analyse the following hypothesis: There is a difference in the change of BA between intervention (BBAT) and control group, Before interventions demographic data and further questionnaires concerning health conditions of the participants (e.g. Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire, Short Form Health Survey, Brief Symptom Inventory) are administered. Correlations between BA and the results of these tests will be investigated too. All these analyses can provide insights into the effects of BBAT on BA. The identification of patterns in BA among students can be used for future comparisons with patient cohorts.

Interventions

  • Procedure Basic Body Awareness Therapy
    Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) is a treatment method that uses the body and its movements as a foundation for improved health. It incorporates everyday movements, Western therapeutic techniques, and elements from Tai Chi to enhance balance, stability, and movement quality. The exercises are simple to perform and focus attention on postural control and stability, breathing, and mental presence. The goal is to strengthen the individual's health resources, thereby promoting autonomy, activity,
  • Other Lecture
    The control group receives a 20-minute video-based lecture on medicinal herbs

Primary outcome measures

  • Awareness Body Chart Questionnaire [Time frame: Before intervention]
  • Awareness Body Chart Questionnaire [Time frame: Immediately after intervention]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
  • Short questionnaire on self-perception of the body [Time frame: Before intervention]
  • Short questionnaire on self-perception of the body [Time frame: Immediately after intervention]
  • Self-rating mood scale - revised [Time frame: Before intervention]
  • Self-rating mood scale - revised [Time frame: Immediately after intervention]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Students in the 5th semester of the Bachelor's degree program in physiotherapy at FH JOANNEUM in Graz
  • Signed informed consent for participation

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy
  • Current illnesses or injuries that represent a contraindication for participating in the BBAT session

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
Single blind
Primary purpose
Basic science

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07253545 · IOBBAT_1

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗