THE EFFECT OF A BREATHING AND PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION PROGRAM
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18+
SponsorMarmara University
About this trial
This non-randomized controlled study evaluates a 10-week breathing and myofascial release program in university athletes. The intervention group receives structured training, while the control group receives only an informational brochure.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Being between the ages of 18 and 24
Being male
Currently actively participating in an American football team
Volunteering to participate in the study
Disqualifiers
Use of antiepileptic, antipsychotic, antidepressant, hormonal, or hypnotic medications Not volunteering to participate in the study
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Integrated Breathing-Myofascial Program
BehavioralParticipants in the intervention group underwent the Integrated Diaphragmatic Breathing, Vagal Stimulation, and Self-Myofascial Release Training Program (IDBVS-MRTP) over a 10-week period. The program consisted of eight sessions delivered in a hybrid format, including four face-to-face sessions, three online sessions, and one telephone follow-up.The intervention included diaphragmatic breathing techniques (box breathing, deep breathing, and vagal stimulation) and self-myofascial release exercises using a foam roller. Adherence was monitored using structured exercise diaries. The control group received only an informational brochure without structured training.
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Non-intervention groupNo intervention 0 interventions
Group B: Breathing and progressive muscle relaxation intervention groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,
Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a validated questionnaire with scores ranging from 0 to 21, where higher scores indicate worse sleep quality.
Time frame
Measurements will be collected at baseline (month 0) and at the end of the 10th week.2
Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale
Psychological well-being will be measured using the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale. Higher scores indicate better psychological well-being.
Time frame
Measurements will be collected at baseline (month 0) and at the end of the 10th week.Secondary outcomes
1
Correlation Between Change in Sleep Quality (PSQI Score) and Training Intensity
Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Training intensity will be recorded based on weekly training frequency and duration. Correlation between changes in PSQI scores and training intensity will be analyzed.
Time frame
Measurements will be collected at baseline (month 0) and at the end of the 10th week.2
Correlation Between Change in Sleep Quality (PSQI Score) and Program Adherence
Program adherence will be measured as the percentage of completed intervention sessions. Sleep quality will be assessed using PSQI. Correlation analysis will be performed between adherence rate (%) and PSQI score change.
Time frame
Measurements will be collected at baseline (month 0) and at the end of the 10th week.3
Correlation Between Change in Psychological Well-Being (Ryff Scale) and Program Adherence
Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale. Higher scores indicate better well-being. Program adherence will be recorded as a percentage. Correlation analysis will be performed.
Time frame
Measurements will be collected at baseline (month 0) and at the end of the 10th week.Locations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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