Investigation of the Effectiveness of Whatsapp-Based Physical Activity Incentive Program in Morbidly Obese Individuals
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 25
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The limited number of studies on the effectiveness of physical activity incentive programs for morbidly obese individuals in the literature shows the need in this area.
In this study, primary aim is to investigate the effect of physical activity incentive program applied through face-to-face and whatsapp-based applications on physical activity level, functional capacity and muscular endurance in morbidly obese individuals.
Secondary aim is to provide individuals with exercise habits and to ensure participants' sustainability with the physical activity incentive program planned in line with the needs of the individual.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Individuals between the ages of 18-60
- •BMI ≥40 kg/m2, morbidly obese awaiting bariatric surgery
- •No surgical operation in the last 6 months
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having a musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that will interfere with physical activity
- •Presence of balance problems that will prevent physical activity
- •Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions
- •Presence of acute pain
- •Heartache
- •Having a history of myocardial infarction
- •Presence of conjunctive heart failure
- •Presence of uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension
Arms & Interventions
Morbid obesity individuals
All subjects participating in the study will be given physical activity incentive program (PAI) individually. After evaluating it is aimed to provide information transfer and motivation support to increase physical activity levels before bariatric surgery within the scope of PAI.
For this purpose, individual face-to-face interviews will conduct with all cases; verbal information will be given about the importance of physical activity, its effects and different levels of severity. The progress of the program will be made with the whats app application.
8-week follow-up chart will be given to the individuals, about the completion of the physical activity follow-up chart prepared in order to raise awareness about the activity levels of individuals in daily life and to increase their physical activity levels.
All subjects will record daily step counts, low, moderate, and vigorous activities on the chart at the end of the day, every day for 8 weeks.
Intervention: Physical Activity Incentive Program (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)
Time Frame: up to 8 weeks
The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) will be used to determine the physical activity levels of the participants. The IPAQ-Short Form is a valid tool used to assess physical activity in young adults. It is a 7-item scale that evaluates the duration and frequency of vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, walking and sedentary behavior based on MET values. Physical activity levels are classified into 3 categories according to the scores obtained by multiplying the duration, frequency and MET values of the physical activities that the participants participated in within 7 days and for at least 10 minutes. Accordingly, \<600 MET - min/week is defined as inactive, 600 - 3000 MET - min/week low, and \>3000 MET - min/week is defined as sufficient physical activity level.
Secondary Outcomes
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Measurement(up to 8 weeks)
- 6 Minute Walk Test(up to 8 weeks)
- Sit and Stand Test(up to 8 weeks)
Investigators
Gulfidan Tokgoz
Lecturer, PT
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa