OrchestraNCT07632950
Frequency-Dependent Effects of Mobilization-Based Exercise on Dynamic Postural Control in Orchestra Musicians: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing Experimental Group 1 Mobilization Exercises and Experimental Group 2 Mobilization Exercises in people with Orchestra and Postural, run by Inonu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Orchestra musicians are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures and repetitive upper-quarter loading that may affect postural control. This exploratory randomized controlled trial examined whether a four-week mobilization-based exercise program, delivered once or twice weekly, was associated with changes in static… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 38 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Orchestra, Postural, Postural Balance Disorders
- What is being tested?
- Experimental Group 1 Mobilization Exercises and Experimental Group 2 Mobilization Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 23 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Mar 2026to 5 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 38 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being an active musician participating in an orchestra.
- Being able to regularly attend all assessments and exercise sessions throughout the research process.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.
- Having no neurological, orthopedic, or systemic health condition that could prevent posturography assessments or exercise applications.
Who cannot join
- Having a neurological disorder that could affect balance performance.
- Failing to regularly attend exercise sessions or assessment sessions.
- Having an acute musculoskeletal injury or serious orthopedic problem that could prevent assessment or exercise application.
- Wishing to withdraw from the study during the research process.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Inonu University,, Malatya, Malatya 44280
Malatya, Battalgazi, 0444
About this study
Official title: FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT EFFECTS OF MOBILIZATION-BASED EXERCISE ON DYNAMIC POSTURAL CONTROL IN ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS: AN EXPLORATORY RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Orchestra musicians are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures and repetitive upper-quarter loading that may affect postural control. This exploratory randomized controlled trial examined whether a four-week mobilization-based exercise program, delivered once or twice weekly, was associated with changes in static sensory-dependent balance and dynamic voluntary weight-shifting control.
Read the detailed description
Posture is an important biomechanical concept that refers to the alignment of an individual's body segments against gravity in static or dynamic conditions. Postural control and balance are of great importance for individuals to perform daily living activities safely and effectively. Impairments in postural stability may lead to loss of balance, decreased movement efficiency, and mechanical loading on the musculoskeletal system, thereby predisposing individuals to problems such as pain and restricted movement. These negative outcomes become more pronounced particularly in groups whose professional performance largely depends on the precise and controlled use of the body.
Although there are various studies in the literature examining the effects of exercise programs aimed at preventing and correcting postural disorders, experimental studies investigating the effects of such interventions on postural control, particularly among orchestra musicians and in relation to different application frequencies, remain quite limited.
In this context, the present study aims to examine the effects of mobilization-based exercises and different application frequencies on postural control in individuals participating in an orchestra.
The study group consists of a total of 23 musicians who are flute and string instrument students enrolled in the orchestra-chamber music course. The participants were divided into three groups: a control group (n = 7), Experimental Group 1 (n = 8), and Experimental Group 2 (n = 8).
The research process will be carried out in four stages: pre-test, exercise intervention, acute test, and post-test. In the study, the Virtual Reality-Based Static Posturography System (StaticVR Virtualis) will be used to assess postural control.
It is hypothesized that the level of postural control will improve significantly over time in the experimental groups receiving mobilization-based exercises.
- Conditions
- Orchestra, Postural, Postural Balance Disorders, Postural Control
- Being tested
- Experimental Group 1 Mobilization Exercises, Experimental Group 2 Mobilization Exercises
- Keywords
- postural, postural control, mobilization, orchestra musicians, posturography, reaction time, directional control
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Experimental Group 1 Mobilization ExercisesOther
The mobilization-based program, consisting of Cat-Camel Mobilization (2 × 15), Foam Roller Thoracic Extension (2 × 15), Scapular Retraction/Protraction (2 × 15), Pectoralis Minor Wall Stretch (2 × 30 s), Cervical Side Glide (2 × 15), and Shoulder Controlled Articular Rotations (2 × 12), was applied to Experimental Group 2 (n = 8) twice a week for 4 weeks.
Experimental Group 2 Mobilization ExercisesOther
The mobilization-based program, consisting of Cat-Camel Mobilization (2 × 15), Foam Roller Thoracic Extension (2 × 15), Scapular Retraction/Protraction (2 × 15), Pectoralis Minor Wall Stretch (2 × 30 s), Cervical Side Glide (2 × 15), and Shoulder Controlled Articular Rotations (2 × 12), was applied to Experimental Group 1 (n = 8) once a week for 4 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group 1 | Experimental | For Experimental Group 1 (n = 8), the mobilization exercise program was applied once a week. Receives: Other: Experimental Group 1 Mobilization Exercises |
| Experimental Group 2 | Experimental | For Experimental Group 2 (n = 8), the mobilization exercise program was applied twice a week. Receives: Other: Experimental Group 2 Mobilization Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in postural control
Postural control will be assessed using the StaticVR Virtualis virtual reality-based static posturography system. Change in postural control will be determined by comparing measurements obtained at baseline, acute assessment, and post-intervention.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), acute assessment (Week 2), and post-intervention (Week 4)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Acute change in postural control
Short-term change in postural control will be assessed using the StaticVR Virtualis system by comparing baseline and week 2 measurements.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 2
Post-intervention change in postural control
Post-intervention change in postural control will be assessed using the StaticVR Virtualis system by comparing baseline and week 4 measurements.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jun 2026
- Study start5 Mar 2026
- Primary completion5 Apr 2026
- Study completion5 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for OrchestraStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study is an experimental study with a pretest-acute test-posttest control group design examining the effects of mobilization-based exercises on postural control in orchestral musicians.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 23 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür EKEN, Inonu University
- Investigators
- Özgür EKEN, PhD, Assoc. Prof, Principal investigator, Inonu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07632950
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- INONU-POSTUR-2026-001
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The individual participant data will not be shared to maintain the confidentiality of the participants, as per the ethical approval guidelines
Publications
Baadjou VAE, Roussel NA, Verbunt JAMCF, Smeets RJEM, de Bie RA. Systematic review: risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in musicians. Occup Med (Lond). 2016 Nov 1;66(8):614-622. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqw052.
PubMed 27138935Danaci EF, Eken O, Korkmaz H, Arpaci MF, Aldhahi MI. Mobilization-Based Exercise Frequency and Dynamic Postural Control in Orchestra Musicians: An Exploratory Controlled Intervention Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2026 Sep 14;14(18):3006. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14183006.
PubMed 42793546
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT EFFECTS OF MOBILIZATION-BASED EXERCISE ON DYNAMIC POSTURAL CONTROL IN ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS: AN EXPLORATORY RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07632950
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- INONU-POSTUR-2026-001
- Conditions
- Orchestra, Postural, Postural Balance Disorders, Postural Control
- Keywords
- postural, postural control, mobilization, orchestra musicians, posturography, reaction time, directional control
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 23 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 5 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jun 2026 (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.
Orchestra musicians are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures and repetitive upper-quarter loading that may affect postural control. This exploratory randomized controlled trial examined whether a four-week mobilization-based exercise program, delivered once or twice weekly, was associated with changes in static sensory-dependent balance and dynamic voluntary weight-shifting control.
Detailed description
Posture is an important biomechanical concept that refers to the alignment of an individual's body segments against gravity in static or dynamic conditions. Postural control and balance are of great importance for individuals to perform daily living activities safely and effectively. Impairments in postural stability may lead to loss of balance, decreased movement efficiency, and mechanical loading on the musculoskeletal system, thereby predisposing individuals to problems such as pain and restricted movement. These negative outcomes become more pronounced particularly in groups whose professional performance largely depends on the precise and controlled use of the body.
Although there are various studies in the literature examining the effects of exercise programs aimed at preventing and correcting postural disorders, experimental studies investigating the effects of such interventions on postural control, particularly among orchestra musicians and in relation to different application frequencies, remain quite limited.
In this context, the present study aims to examine the effects of mobilization-based exercises and different application frequencies on postural control in individuals participating in an orchestra.
The study group consists of a total of 23 musicians who are flute and string instrument students enrolled in the orchestra-chamber music course. The participants were divided into three groups: a control group (n = 7), Experimental Group 1 (n = 8), and Experimental Group 2 (n = 8).
The research process will be carried out in four stages: pre-test, exercise intervention, acute test, and post-test. In the study, the Virtual Reality-Based Static Posturography System (StaticVR Virtualis) will be used to assess postural control.
It is hypothesized that the level of postural control will improve significantly over time in the experimental groups receiving mobilization-based exercises.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study is an experimental study with a pretest-acute test-posttest control group design examining the effects of mobilization-based exercises on postural control in orchestral musicians.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group 1 | Experimental | Other: Experimental Group 1 Mobilization ExercisesFor Experimental Group 1 (n = 8), the mobilization exercise program was applied once a week. |
| Experimental Group 2 | Experimental | Other: Experimental Group 2 Mobilization ExercisesFor Experimental Group 2 (n = 8), the mobilization exercise program was applied twice a week. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 38 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being an active musician participating in an orchestra.
- Being able to regularly attend all assessments and exercise sessions throughout the research process.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.
- Having no neurological, orthopedic, or systemic health condition that could prevent posturography assessments or exercise applications.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having a neurological disorder that could affect balance performance.
- Failing to regularly attend exercise sessions or assessment sessions.
- Having an acute musculoskeletal injury or serious orthopedic problem that could prevent assessment or exercise application.
- Wishing to withdraw from the study during the research process.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group 1 Mobilization ExercisesThe mobilization-based program, consisting of Cat-Camel Mobilization (2 × 15), Foam Roller Thoracic Extension (2 × 15), Scapular Retraction/Protraction (2 × 15), Pectoralis Minor Wall Stretch (2 × 30 s), Cervical Side Glide (2 × 15), and Shoulder Controlled Articular Rotations (2 × 12), was applied to Experimental Group 2 (n = 8) twice a week for 4 weeks. | Other | Experimental Group 1 |
| Experimental Group 2 Mobilization ExercisesThe mobilization-based program, consisting of Cat-Camel Mobilization (2 × 15), Foam Roller Thoracic Extension (2 × 15), Scapular Retraction/Protraction (2 × 15), Pectoralis Minor Wall Stretch (2 × 30 s), Cervical Side Glide (2 × 15), and Shoulder Controlled Articular Rotations (2 × 12), was applied to Experimental Group 1 (n = 8) once a week for 4 weeks. | Other | Experimental Group 2 |
Primary outcome
Change in postural control
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), acute assessment (Week 2), and post-intervention (Week 4)
Postural control will be assessed using the StaticVR Virtualis virtual reality-based static posturography system. Change in postural control will be determined by comparing measurements obtained at baseline, acute assessment, and post-intervention.
2 secondary outcomes
Acute change in postural control
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 2
Post-intervention change in postural control
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 4
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jun 2026.
- Background: PubMed 27138935Baadjou VAE, Roussel NA, Verbunt JAMCF, Smeets RJEM, de Bie RA. Systematic review: risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in musicians. Occup Med (Lond). 2016 Nov 1;66(8):614-622. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqw052.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42793546Danaci EF, Eken O, Korkmaz H, Arpaci MF, Aldhahi MI. Mobilization-Based Exercise Frequency and Dynamic Postural Control in Orchestra Musicians: An Exploratory Controlled Intervention Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2026 Sep 14;14(18):3006. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14183006.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The individual participant data will not be shared to maintain the confidentiality of the participants, as per the ethical approval guidelines
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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.
Özgür EKEN, PhD, Assoc. Prof principal investigator
Inonu University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Experimental Group 1 Mobilization Exercises and Experimental Group 2 Mobilization Exercises in people with Orchestra and Postural, run by Inonu University 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 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2026. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Change in postural control (time frame: Baseline (Week 0), acute assessment (Week 2), and post-intervention (Week 4)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07632950, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 8 Jun 2026.