Effects of Aerobic and Diaphragmatic Exercises on Choir Singers

Официальное название

Effects of Aerobic and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Functions and Voice Performance of Choir Singers

Обзор

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.

Подробное описание

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.

Вмешательства

• Поведенческое 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
• Поведенческое 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.

Первичные конечные точки

• FEV1/FVC [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
• Slow vital capacity [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
• Maximal voluntary ventilation [Срок оценки: 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 [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
• Maximum phonation time [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]

Вторичные конечные точки (4)

• Aerobic capacity and endurance [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
• Vocal fatigue [Срок оценки: 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 [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]
• Voice performance [Срок оценки: This outcome will be evaluated twice: before starting the exercise program and after implementing the exercise program for 8 weeks.]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• 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

Критерии исключения

• 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)

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Двойное слепое

Основная цель

Поддерживающая терапия

Центры проведения

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 центр

• Choric Culture Association — Istanbul

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT06745869 · E-10840098-772.02-197

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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