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NCT Number: NCT06561776

Investigation of Physical Impairments in Young Adults

Physical inactivity is widespread among young adults due to different disasters like the COVID-19 and earthquakes. On the other hand, it is unknown how physical activity level affects cough strength and balance in young adults. In current study, it was aimed to investigate both cough strength, physical activity and balance status in young adults and the relationship between these parameters.

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Key information

Conditions

Adult Children Behavior COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Cough Infections Lung Diseases Motor Activity Nidovirales Infections Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Izmir Democracy University

Izmir, 35140, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Participation in free time physical activities has various health benefits such as increasing academic success, improving quality of life. Physical inactivity in university students has been triggered by disasters such as COVID-19 and earthquakes that we have experienced. However, it is not yet known how physical inactivity and sedentary life affect cough strength and balance in these healthy young people. Thus, this study aimed to explore the cough strength, physical activity and balance status and the correlations between these parameters in young adults.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • being 18 years or older,
  • volunteering to participate in the study
  • understanding and answering the questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

  • having any physical or mental disability/disease and/or cognitive impairment that would prevent physical activities
  • being pregnant.

Treatment and study plan

Physical Evaluations of individuals

Other

Participants will be evaluated on cough strength, physical activity and balance. The data to be obtained from all these evaluations are planned to be collected face to face from the participants at once and within a maximum of 1 hour.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cough strength

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Physical activity score

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    Physical activity will be assessed using the Short Form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire. There are a total of 7 questions in the questionnaire. It provides a total physical activity score. As this score increases, physical activity level of the participant increases.

  2. Static balance score

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    It was assessed with a single-leg balance test and the maximum time in this position was recorded in seconds with a stopwatch.

  3. Dynamic balance score

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    I was assessed with the standing functional reach test. Participant was asked to extend their arms forward parallel to the wall, the distance between the starting point and the farthest reached point was measured. As this distance increases, the balance increases.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Izmir Democracy University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cough Strength, Physical Activity and Balance in Young Adults.

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 20, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 27, 2026

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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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