Effects of Aerobic and Diaphragmatic Exercises on Choir Singers

Last updated: February 20, 2025
Sponsor: Medipol University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise training

Aerobic exercise training

Clinical Study ID

NCT06745869
E-10840098-772.02-197
  • Ages 25-60
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The goal of this randomized-controlled study is to compare the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist and aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist on respiratory functions and voice performance in choir singers.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

  • Is diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist effective in improving the respiratory functions of choir singers?

  • Is diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist effective in improving the vocal performance of choir singers?

  • Does aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist have a greater effect on improving the respiratory functions of choir singers compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone?

  • Does aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist have a greater effect on improving the vocal performance of choir singers compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone?

The research data are going to be collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, Self-Performance Evaluation Questionnaire, Vocal Fatigue Index, Singing Voice Handicap Index, measurement of maximum phonation time, pulmonary function test, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurement, and 6-minute walk test.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a chorist in an active choir that rehearses at least once a week for anaverage of 2 hours

  • Having an inactive or minimally active physical activity level according to theInternational Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form

  • Being between the ages of 25-60

  • Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having a neurological or orthopedic disease

  • Having a condition related to the cardiopulmonary system that would prevent exerciseaccording to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Study Design

Total Participants: 42
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Diaphragmatic breathing exercise training
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 23, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2025

Study Description

In this study, it will be examined whether aerobic exercise training applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training provided by a physiotherapist improves respiratory functions and voice performance in choir singers more, when compared to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training applied alone.

The participants will be randomly divided into three groups: diaphragmatic breathing exercise training group, aerobic exercise training group applied in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercise training, and control group.

Connect with a study center

  • Choric Culture Association

    Istanbul,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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