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Comparison of the Effects of Different Chest Techniques on University Students With Smoking Addiction
Led by University of Yalova · Updated on 2026-03-25
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
42 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart, lung, and respiratory system diseases, and is particularly prevalent among young people and university students. In Turkey, tobacco use is high in the 15-24 age group, and smoking rates among university students are reported to be between 20% and 43%. Besides causing COPD and other respiratory diseases, smoking negatively impacts performance by increasing fatigue, dyspnea, and pain during exercise. It impairs lung function, reducing respiratory volumes such as FVC and FEV1. PNF and chest mobility exercises targeting the chest area can improve respiratory parameters by increasing respiratory muscle function and thoracic mobility. Recent studies show that chest PNF techniques have positive effects on lung function, chest expansion, and some physiological parameters, especially in smokers.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of the Effects of Different Chest Techniques on University Students With Smoking Addiction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age of 18-24 years
- Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Questionnaire score ≥4
- Smoking for at least 2 years
- Daily smoking ≥5 cigarettes and at least 90 pack-years. Stable condition (no acute respiratory infection in the last 4 weeks).
- FEV1 ≥80%
- Voluntary participation in the study
- No orthopedic or neurological problems that would prevent participation in exercise
You will not qualify if you...
- Cardiac event or lung surgery in the last 6 months
- Respiratory problems such as COPD, asthma
- Orthopedic and neurological problems
- Termination of volunteering
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Yalova University
Yalova, Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Gözde ARICA, MSc
CONTACT
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Büşra KAYABINAR, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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