NCT07043920

Impact of Smoking on Physical Activity Level in Young Adults

The Association Between Daily Physical Activity Level and Nicotine Dependence in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 164 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

This study will aim to examine the relationship between the daily physical activity level and nicotine dependence severity in university students. By identifying whether a higher physical activity level is associated with lower levels of smoking, the findings will help inform interventions to support healthier lifestyles in young adults.

Conditions

• Smoking Behaviors
• Physical Inactivity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Behavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered)	Participants will complete two validated questionnaires: The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) - to assess levels of nicotine dependence. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) - to quantify weekly physical activity levels (walking, moderate, vigorous).

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-01
• Primary completion: 2026-07-01
• Completion: 2026-07-01
• First posted: 2025-06-29
• Last updated: 2025-07-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)