Impact of Smoking on Physical Activity Level in Young Adults

NCT07043920 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FA-Nosmoke-1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 164
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Smoking Behaviors; Physical Inactivity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Total physical activity score

  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.

  At baseline (single timepoint)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)

  At baseline (single timepoint)

Study Arms (2)

Smoker Group

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.

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

Non-Smoker Group

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.

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

Interventions

Behavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered) OTHER

Participants will complete two validated questionnaires: The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) - to assess levels of nicotine dependence. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) - to quantify weekly physical activity levels (walking, moderate, vigorous).

Non-Smoker Group; Smoker Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Participants will consist of healthy university students aged 18 years and older, studying in health sciences departments in Istanbul, Türkiye. Both smokers and non-smokers will be included. Participants with cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic pulmonary conditions, or pregnancy will be excluded.

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Esra Pehlivan

Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Smoking; Sedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Esra Pehlivan, Associate Professor

CONTACT

+90 216 777 8 777; esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr

Yaren Ören

CONTACT

0 216 777 8 777; orenyaren4@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 21, 2025
• First Posted: June 29, 2025
• Study Start: July 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 2, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

TU (1)