Depression, AnxietyNCT04959227
Investigation of Anxiety, Depression and Physical Activity Level in Whirling Dervishes
An observational study of Depression, Anxiety, run by Esra Keski̇n at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Sema, which means "to listen/hear" in lexical meaning, is a special physical activity performed in the form of rotating in different positions rhythmically with music.During the sema activity, although it is similar to dance therapy due to the cyclical movements it contains, it can also be evaluated as a physical… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Depression, Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- Sema activity
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Mar 2021to 15 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The sample size of the study was calculated at a 0.90 confidence interval in line with the analyzes made with G-Power, and it was aimed to reach 30 people for each group (Leite, J.R. et al., 2010).
Who may be able to join
- Being literate
- Between the ages of 18-60
- Performing Sema for at least 1 year
- Doing sema regularly (at least 3 times a week)
Who cannot join
- Being diagnosed with depression
- Having any psychiatric illness
- Presence of chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, neurological diseases, cancer etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Sema, which means "to listen/hear" in lexical meaning, is a special physical activity performed in the form of rotating in different positions rhythmically with music.During the sema activity, although it is similar to dance therapy due to the cyclical movements it contains, it can also be evaluated as a physical activity. With Sema music therapy accompanied by musical melodies, it is similar to meditation, as the ties with the world are cut off and the attempt is made to reach divine love. Various studies have shown that physical activity, music therapy, dance therapy, and meditation have positive effects on depression and anxiety in the literature. However, there is no scientific study in the literature investigating the effects of Sema activity, which includes all these approaches, on depression, anxiety and physical activity. In order to support the literature in this sense, this study was planned to examine the effects of Sema activity on physical activity level, depression and anxiety. Individuals between the ages of 18-60 who are registered in Konya Mevlana Cultural Center who have been doing Sema for at least 1 year will be included in the study. Participants who agree to participate in the study will be asked to fill in the online Informed Volunteer Form, Demographic Information Form, Beck Anxiete Scale, Beck Depression Scale and International Physical Activity Scale - Short Form. The data will be analyzed statistically with SPSS version 23.0.
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety
- Being tested
- Sema activity
- Keywords
- Anxiety Depression, physical activity
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sema activityOther
sema activity 3 days a week for at least a year
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| whirling dervish group | Beck Anxiety Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of anxiety also increases.) Beck Depression Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of depression also increases.) International Physical Activity Questionnaire Receives: Other: Sema activity | |
| control group | Beck Anxiety Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of anxiety also increases.) Beck Depression Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of depression also increases.) International Physical Activity Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Depression
Beck Depression Inventory
Measured: including last seven days- instant
Anxiety
Beck ANxiety Inventory
Measured: including last seven days- instant
Physical Activity Level
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
Measured: including last seven days- instant
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jul 2021
- Study start26 Mar 2021
- Primary completion15 May 2021
- Study completion15 Sep 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Depression, AnxietyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Esra Keski̇n
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Esra Keski̇n, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04959227
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-16
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 1 Jul 2021
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jul 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Anxiety, Depression and Physical Activity Level in Whirling Dervishes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04959227
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-16
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety
- Keywords
- Anxiety Depression, physical activity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Esra Keski̇nUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Jul 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Sema, which means "to listen/hear" in lexical meaning, is a special physical activity performed in the form of rotating in different positions rhythmically with music.During the sema activity, although it is similar to dance therapy due to the cyclical movements it contains, it can also be evaluated as a physical activity. With Sema music therapy accompanied by musical melodies, it is similar to meditation, as the ties with the world are cut off and the attempt is made to reach divine love. Various studies have shown that physical activity, music therapy, dance therapy, and meditation have positive effects on depression and anxiety in the literature. However, there is no scientific study in the literature investigating the effects of Sema activity, which includes all these approaches, on depression, anxiety and physical activity. In order to support the literature in this sense, this study was planned to examine the effects of Sema activity on physical activity level, depression and anxiety. Individuals between the ages of 18-60 who are registered in Konya Mevlana Cultural Center who have been doing Sema for at least 1 year will be included in the study. Participants who agree to participate in the study will be asked to fill in the online Informed Volunteer Form, Demographic Information Form, Beck Anxiete Scale, Beck Depression Scale and International Physical Activity Scale - Short Form. The data will be analyzed statistically with SPSS version 23.0.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| whirling dervish group | – | Other: Sema activityBeck Anxiety Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of anxiety also increases.) Beck Depression Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of depression also increases.) International Physical Activity Questionnaire |
| control group | – | –Beck Anxiety Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of anxiety also increases.) Beck Depression Inventory (min 0- max 63, As the score increases, the level of depression also increases.) International Physical Activity Questionnaire |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The sample size of the study was calculated at a 0.90 confidence interval in line with the analyzes made with G-Power, and it was aimed to reach 30 people for each group (Leite, J.R. et al., 2010).
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being literate
- Between the ages of 18-60
- Performing Sema for at least 1 year
- Doing sema regularly (at least 3 times a week)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being diagnosed with depression
- Having any psychiatric illness
- Presence of chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, neurological diseases, cancer etc.)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Sema activitysema activity 3 days a week for at least a year | Other | whirling dervish group |
Primary outcome
Depression
Time frame: including last seven days- instant
Beck Depression Inventory
Anxiety
Time frame: including last seven days- instant
Beck ANxiety Inventory
Physical Activity Level
Time frame: including last seven days- instant
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jul 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Depression, Anxiety, run by Esra Keski̇n at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Depression (time frame: including last seven days- instant). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jul 2024.