Physical InactivityNCT05711251
Physical Activity in Health Promotion Course on the Physical Activity Habits
A study testing Physical Activity in Health Promotion in people with Physical Inactivity, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity habits of university students. The main question it aims to answer are: What is the effect of 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity habits of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Inactivity
- What is being tested?
- Physical Activity in Health Promotion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 88 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Apr 2023to 28 Sep 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy students who took elective courses
Who cannot join
- To be involved in another study,
- Having a systemic disease that limits physical activity,
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of the 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" Course on the Physical Activity Habits of University Students.
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity habits of university students. The main question it aims to answer are:
- What is the effect of 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity habits of university students in Ahi Evran University.
Healthy participants will take elective courses named:
- Physical Activity in Health Promotion
- Waist and Neck Health
- Posture Disorders
Read the detailed description
A healthy lifestyle must include physical activity, especially for university students. There is now substantial data supporting the numerous physical, psychological, aesthetic, and social advantages of frequent engagement in physical activities. A number of illnesses and ailments, such as coronary artery disease, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, colon cancer, breast cancer, and overweight and obesity are all made less likely by regular physical activity. Numerous research in the area have documented a tendency toward less physical activity among adults, adolescents, and children in various civilizations. The level of physical activity among university students was found to be relatively low during the pandemic, and this process also had a detrimental impact on the students' levels of depression and quality of life. Walking, moderate, vigorous, and overall physical activity levels have decreased among university students from many nations who have been quarantined due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
One of the most popular teaching methods in medical school is the lecture course, which has the benefit of allowing for the dissemination of knowledge to a large number of students and has the potential to be effective in conveying factual information. Whether or not it is successful, lecturing is still the most popular teaching style since it is affordable and useful, especially when there are many students and few resources. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Supporting schools to establish physical education can provide students with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. However, the number of studies investigating the effects of physical activity classes or physical activity education on students' physical activity habits is very low in the literature.
The "Physical activity for the health promotion" course given at Ahi Evran University was added to the curriculum in order to increase the physical activity knowledge and levels of university students. The course was a common elective course open to all university students except the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity levels of university students. For this purpose, our hypothesis is: "Physical activity for the promotion of health" course will change the physical activity habits of university students.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity
- Being tested
- Physical Activity in Health Promotion
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, University Students, Physical Activity Habit
- Medical subject headings
- Sedentary Behavior, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physical Activity in Health PromotionOther
During the term, the participants in the study group took lessons on many subjects, from the benefits of physical activity to suggestions to increase physical activity at work and in daily life.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity in Health Promotion Group | Experimental | Students who chose the "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course were included in the experimental group. The participants in this group took the courses shown in the weekly schedule below during the semester.
1. Historical Development of Physical Activity
2. Physical Activity Definition and Types
3. Physical Activity Measurement
4. Physical Fitness and Inactivity
5. Physical Activity in Healthy Adults
6. Physical Activity in Children
7. Physical Activity in the Elderly
8. Physical Activity for the Disabled
9. Physical Activity at Work-I
10. Physical Activity at Work-II Receives: Other: Physical Activity in Health Promotion |
| Control Group | No intervention | Students who chose the "Posture Disorders" and "Waist and Neck Health" courses given by different instructors at the same time and day were included in the control group. the participants in this group took 2 different courses, shown in the weekly schedule below, at the same time, from different physiotherapists during the semester. Waist and Neck Health 1. Functional anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics of the spine 2. Risk factors for low back and neck pain 3. Back and neck pain related disorders 4. Outcome measures in low back and neck pain 5. Treatment approaches 6. Cervical and Lumbar disc lesions and physiotherapy 7. Exercise principles for low back and neck pain 8. Core stabilization, strengthening and stretching exercises 9. Neck school: Organization, methods and principles 10. Ergonomics |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
The IPAQ questionnaires list activities and request estimates of durations and frequencies for each activity engaged in over the past week. Durations are multiplied by known METs per activity and the results for all items are summed for the overall physical activity score. Scores for walking and for moderate and vigorous activities are sums of corresponding item scores.
Measured: 10 weeks
Domain-Specific Physical Activity Efficacy Questionnaire (DSPAEQ)
The DSPAEQ consists of 26 items and asks students how confident they are to engage in physical activity across five different domains [ambulatory (6 items), household (5 items), leisure-time (6 items), transportation (3 items), and school (6 items)]. Participants responded to each item using a 10-point scale ranging from 0% (not at all confident) to 100% (completely confident).
Measured: 10 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Feb 2023
- Study start5 Apr 2023
- Primary completion28 Sep 2023
- Study completion28 Sep 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical InactivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 88 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ömer Faruk ÖZÇELEP, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05711251
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AhiE
- Status last verified
- Sep 2023
- First submitted
- 12 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 29 Sep 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Data will be shared online with Google Drive
Publications
Alaagib NA, Musa OA, Saeed AM. Comparison of the effectiveness of lectures based on problems and traditional lectures in physiology teaching in Sudan. BMC Med Educ. 2019 Sep 23;19(1):365. doi: 10.1186/s12909-019-1799-0.
PubMed 31547817Lopez-Valenciano A, Suarez-Iglesias D, Sanchez-Lastra MA, Ayan C. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on University Students' Physical Activity Levels: An Early Systematic Review. Front Psychol. 2021 Jan 15;11:624567. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.624567. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 33519653
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Sep 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of the 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" Course on the Physical Activity Habits of University Students.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05711251
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AhiE
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, University Students, Physical Activity Habit
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 88 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Sep 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity habits of university students. The main question it aims to answer are:
- What is the effect of 10-week "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity habits of university students in Ahi Evran University.
Healthy participants will take elective courses named:
- Physical Activity in Health Promotion
- Waist and Neck Health
- Posture Disorders
Detailed description
A healthy lifestyle must include physical activity, especially for university students. There is now substantial data supporting the numerous physical, psychological, aesthetic, and social advantages of frequent engagement in physical activities. A number of illnesses and ailments, such as coronary artery disease, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, colon cancer, breast cancer, and overweight and obesity are all made less likely by regular physical activity. Numerous research in the area have documented a tendency toward less physical activity among adults, adolescents, and children in various civilizations. The level of physical activity among university students was found to be relatively low during the pandemic, and this process also had a detrimental impact on the students' levels of depression and quality of life. Walking, moderate, vigorous, and overall physical activity levels have decreased among university students from many nations who have been quarantined due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
One of the most popular teaching methods in medical school is the lecture course, which has the benefit of allowing for the dissemination of knowledge to a large number of students and has the potential to be effective in conveying factual information. Whether or not it is successful, lecturing is still the most popular teaching style since it is affordable and useful, especially when there are many students and few resources. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Supporting schools to establish physical education can provide students with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. However, the number of studies investigating the effects of physical activity classes or physical activity education on students' physical activity habits is very low in the literature.
The "Physical activity for the health promotion" course given at Ahi Evran University was added to the curriculum in order to increase the physical activity knowledge and levels of university students. The course was a common elective course open to all university students except the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course on the physical activity levels of university students. For this purpose, our hypothesis is: "Physical activity for the promotion of health" course will change the physical activity habits of university students.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity in Health Promotion Group | Experimental | Other: Physical Activity in Health PromotionStudents who chose the "Physical Activity in Health Promotion" course were included in the experimental group. The participants in this group took the courses shown in the weekly schedule below during the semester. 1. Historical Development of Physical Activity 2. Physical Activity Definition and Types 3. Physical Activity Measurement 4. Physical Fitness and Inactivity 5. Physical Activity in Healthy Adults 6. Physical Activity in Children 7. Physical Activity in the Elderly 8. Physical Activity for the Disabled 9. Physical Activity at Work-I 10. Physical Activity at Work-II |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Students who chose the "Posture Disorders" and "Waist and Neck Health" courses given by different instructors at the same time and day were included in the control group. the participants in this group took 2 different courses, shown in the weekly schedule below, at the same time, from different physiotherapists during the semester. Waist and Neck Health 1. Functional anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics of the spine 2. Risk factors for low back and neck pain 3. Back and neck pain related disorders 4. Outcome measures in low back and neck pain 5. Treatment approaches 6. Cervical and Lumbar disc lesions and physiotherapy 7. Exercise principles for low back and neck pain 8. Core stabilization, strengthening and stretching exercises 9. Neck school: Organization, methods and principles 10. Ergonomics |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Healthy students who took elective courses
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- To be involved in another study,
- Having a systemic disease that limits physical activity,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity in Health PromotionDuring the term, the participants in the study group took lessons on many subjects, from the benefits of physical activity to suggestions to increase physical activity at work and in daily life. | Other | Physical Activity in Health Promotion Group |
Primary outcome
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
Time frame: 10 weeks
The IPAQ questionnaires list activities and request estimates of durations and frequencies for each activity engaged in over the past week. Durations are multiplied by known METs per activity and the results for all items are summed for the overall physical activity score. Scores for walking and for moderate and vigorous activities are sums of corresponding item scores.
Domain-Specific Physical Activity Efficacy Questionnaire (DSPAEQ)
Time frame: 10 weeks
The DSPAEQ consists of 26 items and asks students how confident they are to engage in physical activity across five different domains [ambulatory (6 items), household (5 items), leisure-time (6 items), transportation (3 items), and school (6 items)]. Participants responded to each item using a 10-point scale ranging from 0% (not at all confident) to 100% (completely confident).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Sep 2023.
- Background: PubMed 31547817Alaagib NA, Musa OA, Saeed AM. Comparison of the effectiveness of lectures based on problems and traditional lectures in physiology teaching in Sudan. BMC Med Educ. 2019 Sep 23;19(1):365. doi: 10.1186/s12909-019-1799-0.
- Background: PubMed 33519653Lopez-Valenciano A, Suarez-Iglesias D, Sanchez-Lastra MA, Ayan C. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on University Students' Physical Activity Levels: An Early Systematic Review. Front Psychol. 2021 Jan 15;11:624567. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.624567. eCollection 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Data will be shared online with Google Drive
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Physical Activity in Health Promotion in people with Physical Inactivity, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (time frame: 10 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05711251, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Sep 2023.