The effects of music on dynamic balance exercise among healthy 18-35 year olds as measured by the Four Square Step Test (FSST): A randomized double-blinded controlled study

The effects of music on dynamic balance exercise among healthy 18-35 year olds as measured by the Four Square Step Test (FSST): A randomized double-blinded controlled study - The effects of music on dynamic balance exercise: A randomized double-blinded controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000020541

Enrollment

Registered

2016-01-13

Start date

2016-01-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Dynamic balance

Interventions

Participants will be timed while performing the Four Square Step Test without music. The test will be precluded by instructions and one practice trial. Two timed trials will then be performed, of whic

5 minutes http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.aspx?ID=900 Participants will be timed while performing the Four Square Step Test with motivational music (BMRI-2 scale). Playback

5 minutes http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.aspx?ID=900 Participants will be timed while performing the Four Square Step Test with non-motivational music (BMRI-2 scale). Playb

5 minutes http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/DispForm.aspx?ID=900

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Males and females between the ages of 18-35

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any Hearing or visual impairments Any Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The time taken to perform the Four Square Step Test with music and without. (times taken at baseline and 7 days post commencement of intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The time taken to perform the Four Square Step Test with motivational music and with non-motivational music. (times taken at baseline and 7 days post commencement of intervention)	—

Countries

Europe

Contacts

Public ContactAntonios Dominos

Plymouth University School of Health Professions

hellodominos@gmail.com+30-6944440148

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026