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NCT Number: NCT04335851

Video-Based Exercises and Well-Being During Social Isolation

Both influenza and coronaviruses cause respiratory infections, which can lead to morbidity and mortality, especially in those who are immunocompromised or not immune to viruses (Zhu). Physical exercise has many effects on the human body, including the immune system. Moderate exercise appears to have a beneficial effect on immune function, which can protect against upper respiratory infections. Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests individual protection measures such as establishing necessary hygienic conditions, ensuring social isolation and keeping immune system strong against the complications that may develop due to Coronavirus.Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also been proposed in the literature.Regular aerobic exercise and walking can not only improve the emotional state of the individuals, but may also affect the mental health by avoiding the negative thoughts and adapting to stress. The aim of this study is to increase the physical activity level, psychological condition and physical well-being with video-based exercises.

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Key information

Conditions

Social Isolation Behavior Physical Inactivity Sedentary Behavior Social Behavior Well-Being

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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About this study

Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new form of coronaviruses that emerged in 2019 and causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SARS-CoV-2 is highly contagious. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests individual protection measures such as establishing necessary hygienic conditions, ensuring social isolation and keeping immune system strong against the complications that may develop due to Coronavirus. Both influenza and coronaviruses cause respiratory infections, which can lead to morbidity and mortality, especially in those who are immunocompromised or not immune to viruses (Zhu). Physical exercise has many effects on the human body, including the immune system. Moderate exercise appears to have a beneficial effect on immune function, which can protect against upper respiratory infections. Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also been proposed in the literature.Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also been proposed in the literature.Regular aerobic exercise and walking can not only improve the emotional state of the individuals, but may also affect the mental health by avoiding the negative thoughts and adapting to stress. The aim of this study is to increase the physical activity level, psychological condition and physical well-being with video-based exercises.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • who haven't been exercising before and also not thinking of exercising during the isolation period
  • Who are willing to exercise during the isolation

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a disease that may interfere or aggravated with exercise such as orthopaedic problems, chronic diseases, etc.
  • Having difficulty of understanding and following video-based exercises
  • Having diagnose of any kind of psychiatric condition such as major depression, panic attack, etc.

Treatment and study plan

Video based aerobic exercise

Other

During social isolation induced by COVID-19, physically inactive people will do exercise in company with aerobic exercises named videos"walk at home" which made by American Heart Association. 3 days a week in total 4 weeks. Each sessions will last approximately 30-40 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire Bref

    Time frame: 2 months

    The WHOQOL-BREF instrument comprises 26 items, which measure the following broad domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Turkish version of WHOQoL- BREF will be used in the study.The WHOQOL-BREF produces a quality of life profile. It is possible to derive four domain scores. There are also two items that are examined separately: question 1 asks about an individual's overall perception of quality of life and question 2 asks about an individual's overall perception of their health. The four domain scores denote an individual's perception of quality of life in each particular domain. Domain scores are scaled in a positive direction (i.e. higher scores denote higher quality of life). The mean score of items within each domain is used to calculate the domain score.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity

    Time frame: 2 months

    Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) is an easy-to-use form which assesses both aerobic and strength & flexibility exercise levels. Turkish version of RAPA will be used in the study. The RAPA questionnaire is based on a scale of 1-7 measuring the amount and intensity and duration of physical activity that a person does. A score of 5 or below signifies sub-optimal physical activity and that of 6 or above signifies optimal physical activity. The activities are divided into light, moderate and vigorous activities.

  2. Global Rating of Change Scale

    Time frame: 2 months

    The effectiveness of the exercise will also be evaluated with the Global Rating of Change scale (GRC). GRC scales have short administration time, applicability to nearly all patient and healthy group. In the study -point scale will be used. It is ranging from -2 (very much worse), through 0 (unchanged) to +2 (much better).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Biruni University

Other

Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Video-Based Exercises on Physical and Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19 Induced Social Isolation

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Apr 6, 2020
Registry last updated
Jun 9, 2020

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