Exercise program for students who smoke
A Comparison of Exercise Education Outcomes Based on Nicotine Addiction Levels in Smoking Students
NA · Kırklareli University · NCT06291558
This study tests whether an exercise program can help students who smoke breathe better and reduce their cravings for nicotine.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kırklareli University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırklareli, Kayalı) |
| Trial ID | NCT06291558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an exercise training program on smoking students, focusing on improving respiratory function and reducing nicotine dependence. Participants will undergo initial assessments including pulmonary status, nicotine dependence levels, and physical activity levels. They will then be randomized into different exercise groups, including face-to-face and online sessions, and their progress will be monitored over an 8-week period. The study will assess changes in respiratory function and overall health outcomes through various tests conducted before and after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are students who smoke at least one cigarette a day and have low to medium levels of physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who have orthopedic or neurological issues that prevent them from participating in exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help smoking students improve their lung function and reduce their dependence on nicotine.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions for smoking cessation, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signing the illuminated consent form, * To be smoking at least 1 cigarette a day for the last 6 months, * Not having orthopedic or neurological findings that can prevent the exercises included in the study, * To have low-medium level physical activity level, * Not to have any lower respiratory infection in the last 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * To the exercise sessions to be held on time and not to arrive regularly
Where this trial is running
Kırklareli, Kayalı
- Kirklareli University — Kırklareli, Kayalı, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fulya DEMIRHAN, Res. Ass.
- Email: fulyademirhan@klu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90-532-353-2208
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Nicotine Dependence, Smoking, Physical Inactivity, Depression, resistance exercise, respiratory exercise, nicotine addiction, respiratory function test