IOBBAT - Impact of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Body Awareness

Johannes Kepler University of Linz

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Body Awareness; Perception, Self; Self-Assessment

Treatments: Other: Lecture; Procedure: Basic Body Awareness Therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other; Industry

Identifiers

NCT07253545

IOBBAT_1

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Basic Body Awareness Therapy

Active Comparator group

Description:

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, and participation.

Treatment:

Procedure: Basic Body Awareness Therapy

Lecture

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

The control group receives a 20-minute video-based lecture on medicinal herbs

Treatment:

Other: Lecture