Clinical Research Directory

Postural Habits, Body Awareness, and Functional Performance Across BMI Categories in Women

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationship between postural habits and body awareness with functional performance across different body mass index (BMI) categories in women. Participants will be categorized into four groups based on BMI (normal weight, overweight, obesity class I, and obesity class II-III). Postural habits and awareness, body awareness, and functional performance will be assessed using validated questionnaires and performance-based tests. The study also aims to explore the potential contribution of central adiposity (waist circumference) and psychological factors to these relationships. Findings are expected to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the biomechanical and perceptual factors associated with obesity.

Effects of Craniosacral Therapy in Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs

This study aims to evaluate the effects of craniosacral therapy on pain, body awareness, depression, and quality of life in primary caregivers of individuals with special needs. Primary caregivers often experience physical and psychological burden due to long-term caregiving responsibilities. Craniosacral therapy is a non-pharmacological, manual therapy approach that may help reduce pain, improve body awareness, and support overall well-being. In this study, eligible primary caregivers will be assigned to either a craniosacral therapy group or a control group. The intervention group will receive craniosacral therapy sessions, while the control group will receive no therapeutic intervention during the study period. Outcome measures related to pain, body awareness, depression, and quality of life will be assessed before and after the intervention. The results of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the potential benefits of craniosacral therapy for improving the physical and psychosocial health of primary caregivers of individuals with special needs.

Genital Hygiene, Toilet Behaviors, and LUTS in Normal Weight and Obese Women

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare genital hygiene habits, toilet behaviors, body awareness levels, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women aged 18-45 years, categorized by Body Mass Index (BMI) as normal weight (BMI = 18.5-24.9 kg/m²) and overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²). The study seeks to improve social participation and quality of life by increasing awareness regarding obesity, genital hygiene, and urogenital health. H1: There is a significant difference in lower urinary tract symptoms between BMI groups. H2: There is a significant difference in genital hygiene behaviors between BMI groups. H3: There is a significant difference in toilet behaviors between BMI groups. H4: There is a significant difference in body awareness levels between BMI groups. H5: There is a significant relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and genital hygiene behavior. H6: There is a significant relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and toilet behavior. H7: There is a significant relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and body awareness. H8: There is a significant relationship between genital hygiene behavior and body awareness. H9: There is a significant relationship between toilet behavior and body awareness.

Group Skills Training for Body Awareness and Managing Emotions

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a skills training group informed by polyvagal theory, when delivered in an NHS setting, for those living with obesity. Polyvagal Theory in Therapy encourages individuals to be curious, respect how their nervous system works, and notice and respond to bodily sensations. Research shows that interoception, which is the ability to sense and understand what is happening inside the body such as recognising hunger, pain, or emotions, may be challenging for people in larger bodies. These challenges have been connected to difficulties in managing emotions which may lead to behaviours such as emotional eating. This points to the need for a therapeutic approach that helps people both notice what's happening in their bodies and trust those signals enough to be able to respond in healthy ways. This project will test whether a novel polyvagal informed skills training group can improve body awareness (interoception) and emotional regulation for people within an NHS specialist weight management service using a single case experimental design. Participants will be randomly assigned a baseline period of either 14 or 21 (phase A of the design) using computer-generated randomisation. During this phase, participants will complete outcome measures. The skills training intervention phase (phase B) will begin immediately following the individual's baseline period. The intervention is the six session group polyvagal theory-informed skills training. A four-week follow-up period will follow the skills training group, during which participants will continue to complete the same outcome measures they had used in the first two phases. This phase will help assess whether immediate treatment gains are maintained and/or whether delayed treatment gains occur. Trend analysis within this phase will show whether improvement or decline occurs post-skills training.

IOBBAT - Impact of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Body Awareness

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.

The Effect of Sensory Awareness Education on Female Students' Body Awareness and Premenstrual Symptom Levels

This research investigates the effects of web-based sensory awareness training on female students' body movements. In order to examine its effect on awareness and premenstrual symptom levels. planned. H0a = Body awareness levels of female students who receive and do not receive sensory awareness training. There is no difference between. H1a = Body awareness levels of female students who receive and do not receive sensory awareness training. There is a difference between . H0b = Premenstrual symptoms of female students who received and did not receive sensory awareness training. There is no difference between the levels. H1b = Premenstrual symptoms of female students who receive and do not receive sensory awareness training. There is a difference between the levels. Participants will be given sensory awareness training for 4 weeks and female students will be given "Premenstrual Syndrome Scale" and "Very" before the training and 4 weeks after the first training.Dimensional Body Awareness Assessment-II Scale" will be applied