NCT05519423

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Whatsapp-Based Physical Activity Incentive Program in Morbidly Obese Individuals

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 25 (actual)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The limited number of studies on the effectiveness of physical activity incentive programs for morbidly obese individuals in the literature shows the need in this area. In this study, primary aim is to investigate the effect of physical activity incentive program applied through face-to-face and whatsapp-based applications on physical activity level, functional capacity and muscular endurance in morbidly obese individuals. Secondary aim is to provide individuals with exercise habits and to ensure participants' sustainability with the physical activity incentive program planned in line with the needs of the individual.

Conditions

• Physical Inactivity
• Obesity, Morbid

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Physical Activity Incentive Program	Physical Activity Incentive (PAI) programs, which is a method used in preventive health services, are recommended by a number of public health institutions, including the World Health Organization, thanks to the universal access and high potential of health services. PAI is defined as offering verbal or written advice/guidance to encourage the individual to increase their current level of physical activity.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-09-01
• Primary completion: 2023-03-01
• Completion: 2023-12-01
• First posted: 2022-08-29
• Last updated: 2024-03-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)