Impact of Smoking on Physical Activity Level in Young Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi
About this trial
This study will aim to examine the relationship between the daily physical activity level and nicotine dependence severity in university students. By identifying whether a higher physical activity level is associated with lower levels of smoking, the findings will help inform interventions to support healthier lifestyles in young adults.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged ≥18 years
Studying in a health-related university program
Healthy individuals (no known chronic disease)
Voluntarily agreeing to participate
Disqualifiers
History of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or severe respiratory illness
Pregnancy
Age under 18
Trial population
Participants will consist of healthy university students aged 18 years and older, studying in health sciences departments in Istanbul, Türkiye. Both smokers and non-smokers will be included. Participants with cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic pulmonary conditions, or pregnancy will be excluded.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Behavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered)
Other interventionParticipants will complete two validated questionnaires: The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) - to assess levels of nicotine dependence. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) - to quantify weekly physical activity levels (walking, moderate, vigorous).
Treatment groups
164 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Smoker Group1 intervention
Group B: Non-Smoker Group1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Total physical activity score
Total weekly physical activity will be assessed using International Physical Activity Score- Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and expressed as MET-min/week. Categories will be created as inactive, minimally active, and very active.
Time frame
At baseline (single timepoint)Secondary outcomes
1
Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)
The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is a widely used, standardized, 6-item questionnaire designed to assess the intensity of physical addiction to nicotine. The test evaluates behaviors and patterns related to cigarette smoking, including time to first cigarette after waking, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and difficulty refraining from smoking in forbidden areas. Each item is scored, and the total score ranges from 0 to 10. Score 0-3: Low dependence Score 4-6: Moderate dependence Score 7-10: High dependence The FTND allows researchers and clinicians to categorize smokers according to their nicotine addiction level, which can be useful for tailoring interventions or for observational analysis of behavior and health outcomes.
Time frame
At baseline (single timepoint)Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov