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NCT Number: NCT07043920

Impact of Smoking on Physical Activity Level in Young Adults

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Smoking Behaviors Behavior Physical Inactivity Sedentary Behavior Smoking

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Who can participate

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

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

Treatment and study plan

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).

Primary outcomes

  1. Total physical activity score

    Time frame: At baseline (single timepoint)

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)

    Time frame: At baseline (single timepoint)

    The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is a widely used, standardized, 6-item questionnaire designed to assess the intensity of physical addiction to nicotine. The test evaluates behaviors and patterns related to cigarette smoking, including time to first cigarette after waking, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and difficulty refraining from smoking in forbidden areas. Each item is scored, and the total score ranges from 0 to 10.

    Score 0-3: Low dependence

    Score 4-6: Moderate dependence

    Score 7-10: High dependence

    The FTND allows researchers and clinicians to categorize smokers according to their nicotine addiction level, which can be useful for tailoring interventions or for observational analysis of behavior and health outcomes.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Esra Pehlivan, Associate Professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 216 777 8 777

Yaren Ören

CONTACT

[email protected]

0 216 777 8 777

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Association Between Daily Physical Activity Level and Nicotine Dependence in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 29, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 2, 2025

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