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NCT Number: NCT05974514

Body Awareness in Adults With Obesity

The goal of this observational study is to examine the level of body awareness in individuals with obesity and investigate the parameters associated with body awareness. In addition, compare these parameters with healthy subjects with normal weight. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* How is body awareness affected compared to healthy individuals? * Is physical activity level, dynamic balance, proprioception, and reaction time related to body awareness in individuals with obesity? * Is there any difference between obese and normal-weight individuals in terms of physical activity level, dynamic balance, proprioception, and reaction time?

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Behavior Body Weight Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Marmara University

Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults with obesity ((BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) aged 18-65 years, who did not receive obesity-related treatment 6 months before the study
  • Healthy adults with normal weight (BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2).

Exclusion criteria

  • Musculoskeletal, neurological, and rheumatological disorders (fractures, sprains or strains, spine surgery, advanced respiratory or orthopaedic problems),
  • Malignancy and pregnancy within the last 12 months, which might interfere with evaluations

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Body Awareness

    Time frame: Baseline (Only 1 time)

    The Body Awareness Questionnaire will be used to assess body awareness. This questionnaire includes physical, emotional, and social aspects of a person's susceptibility to normal or abnormal bodily conditions and processes, questioning susceptibility to physical reactions. There are 18 statements in the questionnaire, each scored between 1 and 7 points (1=Not at all suitable for me, 7=Completely suitable for me). The total score is 126 and higher indicates a better body awareness level.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Physical activity level

    Time frame: Baseline (Only 1 time)

    To evaluate self-reported physical activity level, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) will be used. The IPAQ-SF (7 questions) provides information about time spent on walking, moderate-intensity, and vigorous-intensity activities, as well as time spent sitting. The energy MET-minute score for these activities is calculated using standard MET values, which are as follows: Sitting: 1.5 MET, walking: 3.3 MET, moderate-intensity physical activity: 4.0 MET, vigorous-intensity physical activity: 8.0 MET.

    The total MET minutes per week are determined by taking the provided MET value and multiplying it by the total minutes spent engaging in the activity each day. Then, the MET minutes for all the days that the particular activity was performed are added up. Finally, the MET minutes from different activities are added up to get the total MET minutes per week. Physical activity level is categorized as low, moderate, and high.

  2. Dynamic balance

    Time frame: Baseline (Only 1 time)

    Dynamic balance will be evaluated with the functional reach test. In this test, when standing upright, the distance covered by an extended arm during a complete forward reach, while ensuring a fixed supporting stance is measured.

  3. Proprioception

    Time frame: Baseline (Only 1 time)

    The joint position sense assessment will be conducted using a Baseline bubble inclinometer to evaluate proprioception.

  4. Reaction time

    Time frame: Baseline (Only 1 time)

    The Nelson Foot Reaction Test will be used to evaluate individuals' reaction speed.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fenerbahce University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Physical Parameters Influencing Body Awareness in Adults With Obesity: An Observational, Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 3, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 20, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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