Investigation of Physical Impairments in Young Adults

March 23, 2026 updated by: Gulsah Bargi, Izmir Democracy University

Cough Strength, Physical Activity and Balance in Young Adults.

Physical inactivity is widespread among young adults due to different disasters like the COVID-19 and earthquakes. On the other hand, it is unknown how physical activity level affects cough strength and balance in young adults. In current study, it was aimed to investigate both cough strength, physical activity and balance status in young adults and the relationship between these parameters.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Participation in free time physical activities has various health benefits such as increasing academic success, improving quality of life. Physical inactivity in university students has been triggered by disasters such as COVID-19 and earthquakes that we have experienced. However, it is not yet known how physical inactivity and sedentary life affect cough strength and balance in these healthy young people. Thus, this study aimed to explore the cough strength, physical activity and balance status and the correlations between these parameters in young adults.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

51

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

At least 51 individuals aged 18 and over will be included

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • being 18 years or older,
  • volunteering to participate in the study
  • understanding and answering the questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

  • having any physical or mental disability/disease and/or cognitive impairment that would prevent physical activities
  • being pregnant.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Young adults
This group will consist of individuals aged 18 and over
Other: Physical Evaluations of individuals
Participants will be evaluated on cough strength, physical activity and balance. The data to be obtained from all these evaluations are planned to be collected face to face from the participants at once and within a maximum of 1 hour.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cough strength
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter.
through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Physical activity score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Physical activity will be assessed using the Short Form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire. There are a total of 7 questions in the questionnaire. It provides a total physical activity score. As this score increases, physical activity level of the participant increases.
through study completion, an average of 1 year
Static balance score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
It was assessed with a single-leg balance test and the maximum time in this position was recorded in seconds with a stopwatch.
through study completion, an average of 1 year
Dynamic balance score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
I was assessed with the standing functional reach test. Participant was asked to extend their arms forward parallel to the wall, the distance between the starting point and the farthest reached point was measured. As this distance increases, the balance increases.
through study completion, an average of 1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Izmir Democracy University

Investigators

  • Study Director: GÜLŞAH BARĞI, Izmir Democracy University
  • Principal Investigator: ALPEREN BİNİCİ, Izmir Democracy University
  • Principal Investigator: GÖKAY GÖKÇE, Izmir Democracy University
  • Principal Investigator: MAHİR SOLMAZ, Izmir Democracy University
  • Principal Investigator: BİLAL KAMACİHAN, Izmir Democracy University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 16, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 16, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

August 20, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 27, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 23, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Young adults

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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