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Physical Activity, Exercise Capacity and Coronavirus Phobia of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

Completed
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
Other: exercise capacity
Registration Number
NCT04673331
Lead Sponsor
Hacettepe University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical activity, exercise capacity, quality of life, cognitive status level and coronavirus phobia level of adult cystic fibrosis patients and compare with the findings of healthy subjects with teleconference during COVID-19 pandemic.

Detailed Description

This study will be participated adult with cystic fibrosis and healthy individuals. Demographic information of individuals will be recorded in online video conference. Physical activity, exercise capacity and cognitive function levels will be measured during video conferencing.Then, the physical activity level, coronavirus phobia and quality of life of the participants will be evaluated subjectively with questionnaires through the Google forms.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being over 18 years old Having the ability to access the internet through a device (computer or mobile device) that enables video conferencing Giving consent on a voluntary basis
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Severe comorbidity that limits mobilization or physical activity(orthopedic, cardiac or neurological condition) Pregnancy
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Healthy individualsexercise capacityInclusion Criteria: Being over 18 years old Having the ability to access the internet through a device (computer or mobile device) that enables video conferencing Giving consent on a voluntary basis Exclusion Criteria: Severe comorbidity that limits mobilization or physical activity(orthopedic, cardiac or neurological condition) Pregnancy
Cystic fibrosisexercise capacityInclusion Criteria: Having been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis Being over 18 years old The clinical condition is stable Having the ability to access the internet through a device (computer or mobile device) that enables video conferencing Giving consent on a voluntary basis Exclusion Criteria: Severe comorbidity that limits mobilization or physical activity(orthopedic, cardiac or neurological condition) Pregnancy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weekly Average Steps2 minutes

The number of steps in the last week was recorded and averaged using the pedometer applications from the participants own smartphones.

\<5000 steps/day sedentary 5000-7499 steps/day low active 7500-9999 steps/day somewhat active

≥10 000 steps/day active \>12 500 steps/day highly active

Physical Activity Level-International Physical Activity Questionnaire8 minutes

Physical activity level will be evaluated International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short Form (IPAQ-SF). IPAQ short version asks spended time during sitting, walking, moderate and vigorous physical activities. The score is obtained by multiplying the minutes, days and metabolic equivalent values. According to these scores, physical activity levels are classified as "inactive", "minimally active" and "very active".

Coronavirus Phobia-Coronavirus-19 Phobia Scale5 minutes

COVID-19 phobia will be evaluated with Coronavirus-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S) and total score ranges from 20-100. Lower scores mean better outcome.

Exercise Capacity15 minutes

Exercise capacity will be evaluated with 1-minute sit to stand test and 3-minute step test. Maximum heart rate, minimum saturation, count of step are record during the 3 minute step test. Number of sit to stand for 1 minute is recorded end of the 1 minute sit to stand test.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality Of Life-Nottingham Health Profile10 minutes

Quality of life will be evaluated with Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). This questionnaire categorizes are energy, pain, emotional reactions, sleep, social isolation, physical mobility, depression and anxiety. Lower scores mean better outcome.

Cognitive Function-Standardized Mini Mental State Examination5 minutes

Cognitive function evaluation will be Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (SMMSE). Scores less than 23 mean cognitive impairment.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University

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Ankara, Turkey

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