Tele-Based Postural Awareness and Breathing Training for Ergonomic Risk and Fatigue in Flute Students

This randomized controlled study investigates the effects of an eight-week tele-based postural awareness and pranayama-based breathing program on work-related ergonomic risk and cervical somatosensory function in flute students. A total of 30 undergraduate flute students were randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group received a structured tele-rehabilitation program focusing on postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices for eight weeks, while the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Primary outcomes include work-related ergonomic risk assessed using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and cervical somatosensory function evaluated through cervical joint position sense (horizontal, vertical, and global error). Secondary outcomes include deep cervical flexor muscle endurance, perceived fatigue, postural awareness, and musical performance anxiety. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the eight-week intervention period. The study aims to determine whether a tele-based postural awareness and breathing intervention can effectively reduce ergonomic risk and improve sensorimotor function in flute students who are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures during instrument practice.

NCT Number	NCT07326527
Lead Sponsor	Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Conditions	Work-Related Musculoskeletal Risk, Postural Control, Postural Awareness
Enrollment	28 participants
Start Date	2024-11-05
Primary Completion	2025-01-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-05-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-02