Investigation of Peak Expiratory Flow, Physical Activity Level, Anthropometric Measurements, and Core Performance in Obese and Overweight Adolescents
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight, health problems may begin to appear at an early age. The aim of this study is to examine physical activity level, core performance, anthropometric measurements and peak expiratory flow in overweight and obese adolescents compared to normal weight adolescents.
Detailed Description
Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight, health problems may begin to appear at an early age. Overweight and obese people are at risk for medical conditions that can lead to greater morbidity and mortality. Lack of physical activity is a well-known risk factor for obesity and the relationship between them has been supported by many studies. It has also been reported by studies that obesity affects respiratory parameters. In overweight and obese adolescents, a relationship is likely between the affected respiratory parameters and the weakened core region. There are not enough studies on this subject in the literature. Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the physical activity level, core performance, anthropometric measurements and peak expiratory flow in overweight and obese adolescents in comparison with normal weight adolescents.
Investigators
Buket AKINCI
Assoc. Prof.
Biruni University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- •BMI percentile value below the 5th,
- •With chronic cardiac and pulmonary disease,
- •Having a diagnosis of neurological or other disease affecting cognitive functions,
- •Individuals receiving medical treatment that will affect attention and concentration will not be included.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
Time Frame: baseline
Peak expiratory flow will be measured with a peak expiratory flow meter. The measurement is taken while the person is standing. After taking a deep breath, exhale as hard and as fast as you can. 3 measurements will be made and the best value will be recorded as peak expiratory flow-PEF (L/min).
Secondary Outcomes
- Core Muscle Strength(baseline)
- Child Physical Activity Questionnaire(baseline)
- Neck circumference(baseline)
- Waist circumference(baseline)