Mindful movement may improve posture and Self-Esteem in teens

NCT ID NCT07598591

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a mind-body therapy called Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to standard corrective exercises can improve body image, self-esteem, and posture in 60 adolescents with postural hyperkyphosis (a rounded upper back). Participants will do exercises twice a week for 12 weeks, with one group also doing BBAT and the other doing relaxation training. Researchers will measure changes in body awareness, spinal appearance perception, self-esteem, and posture.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) combined with corrective exercises

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve posture, body image, and self-esteem in teens with rounded upper backs.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The added therapy may not provide significant benefits over exercise alone, and results may not apply to all teens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Scheuermann disease

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  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

    Istanbul, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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