Impact of Smoking on Physical Activity Level in Young Adults

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Physical Inactivity; Smoking Behaviors

Treatments: Other: Behavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07043920

FA-Nosmoke-1

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 164 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

164 participants in 2 patient groups

Smoker Group

Description:

This group will consist of university students aged 18 years and older who report currently smoking cigarettes on a regular basis. Their level of nicotine dependence will be assessed using the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). They will also complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) to evaluate their weekly physical activity levels.

Treatment:

Other: Behavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered)

Non-Smoker Group

Description:

This group will include university students aged 18 years and older who have never smoked or used tobacco products. Their physical activity levels will be assessed using the IPAQ-SF. FTND will not be applied as they have no smoking history.

Treatment:

Other: Behavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered)