Impact of Smoking on Physical Activity Level in Young Adults

Recruiting

• Conditions: Smoking Behaviors; Physical Inactivity

• Registration Number: NCT07043920
• Lead Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-21
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-29
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study Start: 2025-07-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-02
• Primary Completion: 2026-07-01
• Study Completion: 2026-07-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 164

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged ≥18 years
• Studying in a health-related university program
• Healthy individuals (no known chronic disease)
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate

Exclusion Criteria

• History of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or severe respiratory illness
• Pregnancy
• Age under 18

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Total physical activity score	At baseline (single timepoint)	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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)	At baseline (single timepoint)	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Esra Pehlivan; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Turkey