Simple exercises may help earthquake survivors regain balance and strength

NCT ID NCT06959238

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested basic body awareness therapy (gentle exercises) in 30 earthquake survivors aged 18-45. The therapy aims to improve core muscle endurance, posture, balance, quality of life, and body awareness. Participants did 16 sessions over 8 weeks, and their results were compared to a control group that did nothing. The study is complete, but results are not yet available.

What this could mean

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Active substance: basic body awareness therapy (exercise sessions)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug therapy to help earthquake survivors recover physically and mentally.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is gentle and low-risk, but benefits may be modest.

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BALANCE BODY AWARENESS CORE EARTHQUAKE POSTURE QUALITY OF LIFE

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Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)

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