Mindful movement may ease young adults' aches and improve flexibility
NCT ID NCT07652086
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) program can reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve spinal mobility, balance, and flexibility in healthy adults aged 18–40. Participants are randomly assigned to either weekly supervised BBAT sessions or no intervention. The goal is to see if this gentle, movement-based approach can benefit people without existing medical conditions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) – a structured exercise program focusing on posture, breathing, and movement quality
- What this could lead to
- If effective, BBAT could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve movement in young adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with chronic conditions. The control group receives no intervention, which may limit conclusions.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 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: * Age between 18 and 40 years. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * No participation in structured body-awareness-based exercise programs (e.g., Basic Body Awareness Therapy, yoga, or Pilates) within the previous 6 months. * Ability to understand study procedures and comply with assessment protocols. * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological, vestibular, rheumatologic, or severe orthopedic disorders that may affect movement, balance, or mobility. * History of spinal or lower-extremity surgery or musculoskeletal injury within the previous 6 months. * Severe musculoskeletal pain limiting participation in assessments or intervention sessions. * Pregnancy. * Current use of medications known to affect balance, postural control, or motor performance. * Presence of acute infection or other acute medical conditions at the time of enrollment.
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Locations
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University of Health Sciences
RECRUITINGAnkara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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