Physical Activity LevelNCT06854289
Comparison of the Impact of Physical Activity Attitude Between Different Department University Students
An observational study of Physical Activity Level and Postural Awareness, run by Firat University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In recent years, the level of physical activity among university students has been steadily decreasing, and young people are leading a sedentary lifestyle. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the perspectives and attitudes towards physical activity of students from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity Level, Postural Awareness, Physical Activity Attitude
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 23 Feb 2025to 20 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department or software engineering department is progressing in the 3rd or 4th year undergraduate degree
Who may be able to join
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department or software engineering department is progressing in the 3rd or 4th year undergraduate degree
Who cannot join
- Having any chronic disease that prevents regular physical activity
- Having a congenital or acquired disease that causes postural disorders and/or having received postural treatment.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Fırat University
Elâzığ, 23119
Öznur TAŞAR, +90 4242370000, fzt.oznurtasar@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Impact of Physical Activity Attitude on Physical Activity Level and Postural Awareness Between Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Students and Software Engineering Department Students
In recent years, the level of physical activity among university students has been steadily decreasing, and young people are leading a sedentary lifestyle. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the perspectives and attitudes towards physical activity of students from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department, who are expected to have awareness of physical activity due to their undergraduate education, with students from the Software Engineering department, who do not receive education on this subject. The study will also investigate how these perspectives and attitudes affect their level of physical activity and postural awareness.Software Engineering students and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department students between the ages of 20-25, studying in the 3rd and 4th grades at Fırat University, will be included in the study. A questionnaire regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, Physical Activity Attitude Scale, International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, Postural Awareness Scale Turkish Version will be used as data collection tools.
Read the detailed description
In recent years, the level of physical activity among university students has been steadily decreasing, and young people are leading a sedentary lifestyle. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the perspectives and attitudes towards physical activity of students from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department, who are expected to have awareness of physical activity due to their undergraduate education, with students from the Software Engineering department, who do not receive education on this subject. The study will also investigate how these perspectives and attitudes affect their level of physical activity and postural awareness.Software Engineering students and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department students between the ages of 20-25, studying in the 3rd and 4th grades at Fırat University, will be included in the study. A questionnaire regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, Physical Activity Attitude Scale, International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, Postural Awareness Scale Turkish Version will be used as data collection tools.The Physical Activity Attitude Scale, which was filled out by participants to evaluate their perspectives on physical activity, is a scale consisting of 25 questions with 5 options. It is expressed as "5 = I completely agree, 4 = I mostly agree, 3 = I am undecided, 2 = I slightly agree, 1 = I completely disagree" and a score between 25 and 125 can be obtained. If the total score obtained from the scale is in the range of 25-57, it is considered as low attitude score, if it is in the range of 58-91, it is considered as medium, and if it is in the range of 92-125, it is considered as high attitude score.The International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, which was filled out by participants to determine their physical activity levels, consists of 4 separate sections and a total of 7 questions. The survey asks how many days in the last week and for how long each day heavy physical activity, moderate intensity physical activity and walking were done, and daily sitting time is determined. The total amount of MET spent on these physical activities is calculated. Physical activity levels are classified into 3 different categories: those who are inactive: <600 MET-min/hf, those who are minimally active: >600-3000 MET min/hf, and those who are always active: <3000 MET min/hf.The Turkish Version of the Postural Awareness Scale, which was filled out by the participants to measure their postural awareness level, consists of 11 items, and each item is rated from 1 (not at all applicable to me) to 7 (completely valid for me). Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the scale are reverse scored. A minimum of 11 and a maximum of 77 points can be obtained from the scale.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity Level, Postural Awareness, Physical Activity Attitude, University Students
- Keywords
- Physical activity level, Postural Awareness, Physical Activity Attitude, University Students
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy and rehabilitation student | Not described | |
| Software engineering student | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical Activity Attitude Scale
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
International Physical Activity Level Short Form Survey
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2025
- Study start23 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion23 May 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jun 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical Activity LevelStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Firat University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Öznur TAŞAR, Firat University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06854289
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024/15-33
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Impact of Physical Activity Attitude on Physical Activity Level and Postural Awareness Between Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Students and Software Engineering Department Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06854289
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024/15-33
- Conditions
- Physical Activity Level, Postural Awareness, Physical Activity Attitude, University Students
- Keywords
- Physical activity level, Postural Awareness, Physical Activity Attitude, University Students
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Firat UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 23 May 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2025 (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.
In recent years, the level of physical activity among university students has been steadily decreasing, and young people are leading a sedentary lifestyle. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the perspectives and attitudes towards physical activity of students from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department, who are expected to have awareness of physical activity due to their undergraduate education, with students from the Software Engineering department, who do not receive education on this subject. The study will also investigate how these perspectives and attitudes affect their level of physical activity and postural awareness.Software Engineering students and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department students between the ages of 20-25, studying in the 3rd and 4th grades at Fırat University, will be included in the study. A questionnaire regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, Physical Activity Attitude Scale, International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, Postural Awareness Scale Turkish Version will be used as data collection tools.
Detailed description
In recent years, the level of physical activity among university students has been steadily decreasing, and young people are leading a sedentary lifestyle. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the perspectives and attitudes towards physical activity of students from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department, who are expected to have awareness of physical activity due to their undergraduate education, with students from the Software Engineering department, who do not receive education on this subject. The study will also investigate how these perspectives and attitudes affect their level of physical activity and postural awareness.Software Engineering students and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department students between the ages of 20-25, studying in the 3rd and 4th grades at Fırat University, will be included in the study. A questionnaire regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, Physical Activity Attitude Scale, International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, Postural Awareness Scale Turkish Version will be used as data collection tools.The Physical Activity Attitude Scale, which was filled out by participants to evaluate their perspectives on physical activity, is a scale consisting of 25 questions with 5 options. It is expressed as "5 = I completely agree, 4 = I mostly agree, 3 = I am undecided, 2 = I slightly agree, 1 = I completely disagree" and a score between 25 and 125 can be obtained. If the total score obtained from the scale is in the range of 25-57, it is considered as low attitude score, if it is in the range of 58-91, it is considered as medium, and if it is in the range of 92-125, it is considered as high attitude score.The International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, which was filled out by participants to determine their physical activity levels, consists of 4 separate sections and a total of 7 questions. The survey asks how many days in the last week and for how long each day heavy physical activity, moderate intensity physical activity and walking were done, and daily sitting time is determined. The total amount of MET spent on these physical activities is calculated. Physical activity levels are classified into 3 different categories: those who are inactive: <600 MET-min/hf, those who are minimally active: >600-3000 MET min/hf, and those who are always active: <3000 MET min/hf.The Turkish Version of the Postural Awareness Scale, which was filled out by the participants to measure their postural awareness level, consists of 11 items, and each item is rated from 1 (not at all applicable to me) to 7 (completely valid for me). Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the scale are reverse scored. A minimum of 11 and a maximum of 77 points can be obtained from the scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy and rehabilitation student | – | – |
| Software engineering student | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department or software engineering department is progressing in the 3rd or 4th year undergraduate degree
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department or software engineering department is progressing in the 3rd or 4th year undergraduate degree
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having any chronic disease that prevents regular physical activity
- Having a congenital or acquired disease that causes postural disorders and/or having received postural treatment.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Physical Activity Attitude Scale
Time frame: 3 months
1 secondary outcome
International Physical Activity Level Short Form Survey
Time frame: 3 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Physical Activity Level and Postural Awareness, run by Firat University 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2025. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Öznur TAŞAR (+90 4242370000, fzt.oznurtasar@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Physical Activity Attitude Scale (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Mar 2025.