Does your major shape your posture? study compares physio and architecture students
NCT ID NCT07739836
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the physical demands of different academic programs affect students' bodies. Researchers will compare spinal stability, posture, deep neck flexor endurance, and body awareness between physiotherapy and rehabilitation students and architecture students. All participants are university students aged 18-25 with at least three hours of daily screen time. The goal is to understand how professional training content may influence musculoskeletal function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If differences are found, it could point toward ways to design academic programs or ergonomic guidance that better protect students' musculoskeletal health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational comparison, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by many factors beyond study habits, and the findings may not apply to all students.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Students \& Architecture Department Students
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a university student aged 18-25. * Being a second-year or higher student in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department (n=150). * Being a second-year or higher student in the Architecture Department (n=150). * Having a daily screen time (computer, tablet, mobile phone) of ≥ 3 hours. * Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of surgery or serious injury in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar region within the last 6 months. * Individuals with diagnosed musculoskeletal, neurological, or vestibular system pathologies. * Individuals with orthopedic deformities that may affect posture (e.g., scoliosis \>20° Cobb angle). * Professional athletes or individuals who regularly engage in strength training.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Haliç Üniversitesi
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)