CompletedNot Applicable

Analyzing Postural Parameters in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students

Turkey (Türkiye)74 participantsStarted 2025-10-02

Plain-language summary

In our study, with the voluntary participation of Term 3 and Term 4 students from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, we examined the effect of physical workload on postural parameters based on students' standing and sitting times. Additionally, through surveys, we assessed the students' physical activity levels, quality of life, sleep, and burnout levels. The aim was to investigate the relationship between these components and postural alignment by measuring their levels. By identifying the factors that may affect students' postural alignment, the study aims to determine potential risks and provide valuable information for physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, and educators.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study, * Individuals who did not have pain according to the NORDIC Extended Musculoskeletal System questionnaire at the time of the evaluations, Exclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with scoliosis by a physician, * Having spinal cord or extremity pain diagnosed by a physician in the last 3 months, * Being diagnosed with any developmental disorder (Scheuermann's/Calve Disorder etc.), * Having limb inequality, spine and pelvis etc. having serious deformities, * Getting diagnosed with Infection (Spinal Tuberculosis etc.), Tumor (Multiple Myeloma), * Having had spine surgery, * Having a systemic inflammatory disease, * Being diagnosed with a neurological and/or cognitive disease that may affect cognitive functions, * Epilepsy, Antidepressant / Attention enhancing drug use, * Being diagnosed with Cardiorespiratory Disease, * Having menstrual irregularity,

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This study looked at postural parameters in physiotherapy and rehabilitation students specifically — does my own posture or postural habits play a role in my current health concerns, and is a postural assessment something I should have done as part of my care?
2Since this trial is already completed, would my doctor have access to any findings or published results that could inform whether a formal postural evaluation would be relevant to my situation?
3The study focused on health risk behaviors and health-related behaviors — are there specific posture-related habits or lifestyle factors my doctor thinks I should be addressing, and how would we measure progress?
4Given that this was an observational study in students rather than a treatment trial, what practical steps or interventions does my doctor recommend if a postural problem is identified in me?
5Are there standard clinical tools or referrals — such as to a physiotherapist — that my doctor would suggest for a postural assessment, rather than waiting for research findings from a completed study like this one?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Postural assessment

Timeframe: Up to four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06851780

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-27

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