Smoking and Health Among University Students

NCT06680570 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: SFT2019/AP/0012
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 163
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to explore the associations between pulmonary capacity, physical activity levels, and headache occurrence in university students aged 18-30, focusing on differences between smokers and non-smokers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a relationship between pulmonary function (FEV1 and FVC measurements) and the frequency of headaches in university students? How do physical activity levels and sedentary behavior differ between smokers and non-smokers, and how do these factors correlate with headache prevalence? Researchers will compare smokers and non-smokers to see if smoking influences CO levels, sedentary behavior, and respiratory function, contributing to a higher incidence of headaches. Participants will: Complete pulmonary function tests using handheld spirometers to measure FEV1 and FVC. Fill out the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) to assess physical activity and sedentary behavior. Use the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) to evaluate headache impact on daily life. Provide carbon monoxide (CO) breath levels for analysis.

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease; Headache Disorders; Sedentary Behavior; Physical Activity Level

Keywords

Smoking; Headache; Students; Sedentary behavior

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Forced vital capacity (FVC)

  FVC spirometry tests (liters) used to measure lung capacity among both smoker and non-smoker students.

  10 month

• Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)

  FEV1 spirometry tests (liters) used to measure lung capacity among both smoker and non-smoker students.

  10 month

• Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)

  Headache Impact Test questionnaire used to assess the impact of headaches on daily life.

  10 month

• Physical Activity Assessment (IPAQ-SF)

  The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) used to evaluate physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among students.

  10 month

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Level

  Measurement of carbon monoxide levels (Part Pers Million (ppm)) in exhaled breath to assess exposure from smoking.

  10 month

Study Arms (1)

smokers

Group: smokers Smokers Description: This group consists of university students who smoke regularly. Lung capacity, physical activity levels, carbon monoxide (CO) breath values and headache frequency will be measured and evaluated. This group was included in the study to examine the effect of smoking on these health parameters. Non-Smokers Description: This group consists of non-smoking university students. Lung capacity, physical activity levels and headache frequency of non-smokers will be measured and compared with the smoking group. This group was included to analyse the relationship between lung function and headache in non-smokers.

Diagnostic Test: Pulmonary Function Testing, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Breath Testing

Interventions

Pulmonary Function Testing, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Breath Testing DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Pulmonary Function Testing FEV1 and FVC spirometry tests used to measure lung capacity among both smoker and non-smoker students. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Breath Testing Measurements taken using a CO breath analyzer to assess CO levels in the smoker group. Physical Activity Assessment (IPAQ-SF) The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) used to evaluate physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among students. Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) HIT-6 questionnaire used to assess the impact of headaches on daily life.

Also known as: Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), Physical Activity Assessment (IPAQ-SF)

smokers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

young people

You may qualify if:

• Being Yalova University students Aged between18-30 years

You may not qualify if:

• Participants showing signs or diagnosed with respiratory conditions such as tuberculosis, post-tuberculosis lung disease, bronchial asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonar Disease, or valvular heart disease were excluded

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Yalova: lead

Study Sites (1)

asuman SALTAN

Yalova, 77200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lung Diseases; Headache Disorders; Sedentary Behavior; Smoking; Headache

Interventions

Respiratory Function Tests

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Tract Diseases; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Behavior; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis

Study Officials

• asuman SALTAN

  University of Yalova

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 10 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 5, 2024
• First Posted: November 8, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2021
• Study Completion: January 1, 2022
• Last Updated: November 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

TU (1)