Smoking and daily physical activity in young adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 will recruit university students enrolled in health-related programs to examine the relationship between day-to-day physical activity and nicotine dependence severity. Participants aged 18 or older who are free of chronic disease will complete behavioral assessments, such as standardized smoking questionnaires, and provide daily activity data via self-report or wearable activity monitors. No therapeutic intervention will be administered; researchers will analyze cross-sectional associations between activity levels and measures of nicotine dependence. The goal is to clarify whether greater physical activity is associated with lower smoking severity to help guide lifestyle interventions for young adults.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥18 years
* Studying in a health-related university program
* Healthy individuals (no known chronic disease)
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or severe respiratory illness
* Pregnancy
* Age under 18

Where it's running

• Esra Pehlivan
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Esra Pehlivan, Associate Professor
• Email: esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 216 777 8 777

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.