Examining daily activities and exercise capacity in individuals with varying body mass index
Official title: Comparison of Activities of Daily Living and Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity of Individuals with High Body Mass Index with Those with Normal Body Mass Index
Run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi · NCT06745310 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how daily activities and exercise abilities differ between people with higher body weight and those with normal weight to see how BMI affects physical function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırşehir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 20, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06745310 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older with either a high body mass index (≥ 25 kg/m2) or a normal body mass index (18.5-24.9 kg/m2).
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, or other serious comorbidities, as well as those with a BMI outside the specified ranges, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the activities of daily living and upper extremity exercise capacity in individuals with high body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater and those with normal BMI ranging from 18.5 to 24.9. Participants will be recruited based on their BMI and will undergo various tests to evaluate their physical functions. The study will include individuals volunteering for participation while excluding those with certain health conditions that could affect their physical capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how body mass index affects daily activities and exercise capacity, potentially guiding interventions for individuals with high BMI.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies examining similar aspects of BMI and physical function, this specific observational approach focusing on daily activities and exercise capacity in this population may be novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for individuals with high body mass index: * Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 * Volunteering for the study Exclusion Criteria for individuals with high body mass index: * Having uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes mellitus * Having comorbidities that may affect physical functions * Failure to cooperate with tests to be performed * Liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, lung diseases and serious cardiomyopathies, neurological diseases * Pregnancy * Having a history of bariatric surgery * Presence of contraindications to exercise testing Inclusion Criteria for individuals with normal body mass index: * Body mass index 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 * Volunteering for the study Exclusion Criteria for individuals with normal body mass index: * Body mass index \> 25 kg/m2 or ≤18.5 kg/m2 * Having a known chronic or systemic disease * Failure to cooperate with tests to be performed
Where it's running
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Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Merve Firat
- Email: mervefirat@ahievran.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 850 441 02 44
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.