Smoking Cessation
Conditions
Brief summary
This observational study will aim to investigate the effects of cigarette addiction on lower extremity motor coordination and movement speed in young adults. The study will include healthy participants aged 18-25 years, divided into smokers and non-smokers. Motor coordination will be assessed using the Lower Extremity Motor Coordination Test (LEMOCOT), and speed will be evaluated with a 30-meter sprint test. Nicotine dependence will be evaluated in smokers using the Fagerström Test. The findings will provide insight into the possible functional impacts of nicotine addiction on motor performance.
Detailed description
The study will be conducted as a non-randomized controlled observational trial at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. A total of 24 healthy young adults (12 smokers, 12 non-smokers) will participate. The inclusion criteria will require participants to be aged 18-25, cooperative, literate, and able to walk independently. Participants will be categorized as smokers based on WHO and DSM-IV-TR criteria. The primary assessments will include LEMOCOT and 30-meter sprint test. Nicotine addiction will be measured using the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), and anthropometric data including BMI and bimalleolar diameter will also be recorded. Data will be analyzed to determine any statistical differences or correlations between smoking status and motor performance outcomes.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTBehavioral and Functional Performance Assessment Battery
This study will include only observational functional assessments. No active intervention will be performed.This observational protocol will involve standardized assessments of lower extremity coordination (LEMOCOT), movement speed (30-meter sprint), and smoking-related behavioral patterns (Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence). These tools will be used to evaluate the potential impact of cigarette addiction on physical performance in young adults. No therapeutic or pharmacological intervention will be applied.
Sponsors
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
(for both groups): * Age between 18 and 25 years * Able to walk independently * Literate and cooperative * Willing to participate voluntarily * BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m² Additional inclusion for smokers: * Daily smoking for at least one year based on WHO and DSM-IV-TR definitions *
Exclusion criteria
(for all participants): * Orthopedic, neurologic, or neuromuscular disorders affecting gait * Chronic cardiopulmonary disease * Cognitive impairments * Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) Additional exclusion for smokers: * History of acute cardiovascular events * Chronic heart failure or lung diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LEMOCOT Score (Lower Extremity Motor Coordination Test) | Baseline | The number of correct taps within 20 seconds will be measured for each participant. |
| 30-Meter Sprint Time | Baseline | Time (in seconds) required to complete a 30-meter sprint will be recorded and averaged from two trials. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence Score | Baseline | Degree of nicotine dependence will be evaluated in smokers using the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence. |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | Baseline | BMI will be calculated using height and weight measurements (BMI = weight (kg) / height² (m²)). |
| Bimalleolar Circumference and Diameter Measurement | Baseline | The circumference at the level of the medial and lateral malleoli will be measured using a flexible tape measure while the participant is in a supine position. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactESRA PEHLİVAN
Backup ContactEdanur Kocakaplan
Outcome results
None listed