Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Chronotype Tendencies in Individuals With Alcohol Dependence

NCT06850428 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025-116
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 207
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Alcohol use disorders are characterized by excessive alcohol consumption and loss of control and are associated with high mortality and disease burden. The relationship between physical activity and alcoholism is complex, and low physical activity has been shown to be linked to alcohol consumption. Additionally, individuals' circadian rhythms (chronotypes) may influence alcohol consumption habits; Evening-type individuals are more likely to consume alcohol. This study aims to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and chronotype trends in individuals with alcohol addiction.

Conditions

Alcohol Abuse/Dependence

Keywords

chronotype; Alcohol abuse/Dependence; physical activity; physical activity level

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Relationship between physical activity levels and chronotype trends

  The main goal of the study is to determine the relationship between the participants' chronotypes (close to morning, intermediate type, close to evening type) and their physical activity levels in individuals with alcohol addiction.

  from April 2025 to June 2025

Study Arms (3)

Evening Type

This group includes individuals who are most productive in the evening. They prefer to stay awake until late in the evening and have difficulty getting up in the morning. They reach their highest energy levels and efficiency in the evening hours.

Intermediate Type

This group is located between morning and evening types and includes individuals who can be productive at any time of the day. They neither have difficulty waking up early in the morning nor staying awake until late hours. They have a balanced energy level throughout the day.

Morning type

This group includes individuals who have their highest energy levels in the morning hours. They wake up early in the morning and are most productive mentally and physically in the early hours of the day. It is generally preferred to start activities in the morning and sleep early.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

207

You may qualify if:

• Age: Being between 18-65 years old.
• Alcohol Dependence: Having alcohol dependence and this condition being confirmed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 criteria or stated based on self-report.
• Remission Status: Being in remission for at least 1 month (i.e., no active alcohol use).

You may not qualify if:

• Active Psychiatric Diseases: For example, individuals with active psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder will not be included in the study.
• Physical Disability: Individuals with any physical disability will also be excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gulhane School of Medicine: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences Gülhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Keçiören, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcoholism; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Özge Özkutlu, Assistant Professor

CONTACT

+90 5301362961; ozge.coban@sbu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 22, 2025
• First Posted: February 27, 2025
• Study Start: April 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 15, 2025
• Study Completion: September 15, 2025
• Last Updated: February 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

TU (1)