Examining how executive function affects physical performance in obese individuals
Official title: Effects of Executive Dysfunction on Physical Performance and General Well-Being in Obese Individuals
Run by Kutahya Health Sciences University · NCT06578091 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how thinking skills affect physical performance and well-being in adults with obesity to see if there's a connection.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya, Central) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06578091 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are obese individuals aged 18-65 with a BMI of 30 or higher and varying levels of cognitive function.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have obesity or those with significant cognitive impairments or other serious health conditions 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 investigate the relationship between executive function problems and physical performance as well as overall well-being in individuals with obesity. Participants will be categorized into two groups based on their cognitive assessment scores and body mass index (BMI). The study will include individuals aged 18 to 65 with a BMI of 30 or higher, assessing how cognitive abilities impact their physical capabilities and quality of life. The findings could provide insights into the cognitive aspects of obesity and inform future interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management strategies for obesity by addressing cognitive factors.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into the cognitive aspects of obesity, this specific approach focusing on executive function and its impact on physical performance is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For the study group; * Individuals volunteering for the study with BMI ≥30 kg/m2 * Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who volunteer to work * Individuals who scored 21 points and above in the cognitive assessment For the control group; * Individuals volunteering for the study with BMI ≥30 kg/m2 * Individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 who are willing to work * Scoring less than 21 points on the cognitive assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Being at a mental level that cannot understand and answer the questions posed * Having a diagnosed neurological disease * Having had cancer within the last 2 years * Having major organ dysfunction * Having uncontrolled type 2 diabetes * Loss of vision, hearing
Where it's running
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Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Central, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: İsmail Okur, Assist. Prof.
- Email: ismail.okur@ksbu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905552436726
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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.