Prevention/Health PromotionNCT07429682
Physical Activity Awareness Education for Healthy Young Adults
A study testing Physical Activity Awareness Education and Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min) in people with Prevention/Health Promotion and Awareness Training, run by Atlas University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Background and Rationale: Physical inactivity in young adults is common and increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. Awareness-based education that helps individuals reflect on daily routines may support lasting increases in physical activity better than information alone. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Prevention/Health Promotion, Awareness Training
- What is being tested?
- Physical Activity Awareness Education and Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 216 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2024to 1 Jan 2026
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Classified as inactive or minimally active according to International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores (Karaaslan et al., 2023).
- Engaging in sedentary behavior, defined as an average of more than 6 hours per day of sitting or lying down (excluding sleep) and having an energy expenditure of < 1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs) (Tremblay et al., 2017).
- Provides informed consent.
- Body mass index (BMI) of ≤ 30 kg/m² (Douris et al., 2012).
Who cannot join
- Any visual, auditory, vestibular, or neurological impairment.
- History of traumatic injury, fracture, or surgery involving the spine or lower extremities within the past year.
- Severe musculoskeletal pain that limits joint movement.
- Pregnancy risk.
- Use of a pacemaker or presence of metallic implants.
- Background of active athletic training.
- Any health condition that contraindicates exercise participation (Akbas \& Unver, 2021).at contraindicated exercise participation (Akbaş \& Ünver, 2021).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Atlas University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
About this study
Official title: Evaluating Physical Activity Awareness Training in Healthy Young Adults
Background and Rationale:
Physical inactivity in young adults is common and increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. Awareness-based education that helps individuals reflect on daily routines may support lasting increases in physical activity better than information alone.
Read more
Objective:
To determine whether a 10-week Physical Activity Awareness education program-alone or combined with a brief weekly supervised exercise class-improves muscle performance and exercise participation in healthy, sedentary young adults.
Study Design:
Single-center, double-masked, randomized controlled trial. Participants are randomized to one of two parallel groups. Outcome assessors are blinded to group allocation; intervention staff are separate from assessors. Baseline and post-intervention assessments are performed over 10 weeks.
Participants and Eligibility:
Healthy volunteers aged 18-25 years who are inactive or minimally active (per standardized questionnaires), spend >6 hours/day sitting (outside of sleep), and have body mass index ≤30 kg/m². Key exclusions include conditions that make exercise unsafe (e.g., significant visual/vestibular/neurologic disorders), recent spine or lower-limb surgery or fracture, severe musculoskeletal pain limiting movement, pregnancy risk, pacemaker or metal implants, or current athletic training.
Interventions:
Education Only: A 10-week Physical Activity Awareness education program delivered by physiotherapists (health benefits of activity, types of exercise, strategies to reduce sitting time, building enjoyable routines).
Education + Exercise: The same education program plus one supervised group exercise class per week (40 minutes; music-based aerobic activity, core strengthening, warm-up and cool-down).
Assessments and Endpoints:
Primary Endpoint: Trunk endurance on the static forearm plank test (time in seconds maintaining proper alignment).
Secondary Endpoints: Bilateral handgrip strength (best of three trials per hand, kilograms); Modified Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (MCKCUEST) (number of alternating hand touches in 15 seconds while maintaining trunk stability); standing long jump (best distance, centimeters); and self-reported physical activity and exercise participation.
Potential Benefits and Risks:
Participants may gain practical knowledge and improvements in fitness and function. Risks are low for healthy adults but may include temporary muscle soreness, fatigue, or strain. Sessions are supervised by trained staff and exercises can be modified for comfort and safety.
Confidentiality:
Personal information is kept confidential. Data are coded and analyzed in aggregate; individual identities are not reported.
Study Setting and Duration:
University-based study with assessments at the start and end of a 10-week period. The study follows the Declaration of Helsinki and has institutional ethics approval.
- Conditions
- Prevention/Health Promotion, Awareness Training
- Being tested
- Physical Activity Awareness Education, Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min)
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Health Promotion, Health Education, Awareness
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Health Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physical Activity Awareness EducationBehavioural
Ten-week, group-based education delivered by physiotherapists to increase physical activity awareness and self-management. Weekly modules cover: health benefits of physical activity; differentiating physical activity vs exercise; strategies to reduce sitting time; behavior-change techniques (goal setting, self-monitoring, implementation intentions); sleep/screen-time hygiene; safety and progression; building enjoyable routines. Brief reflection/home logs support self-monitoring. No supervised exercise is provided within this intervention.
Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min)Behavioural
Add-on, once-weekly, 40-minute supervised group exercise session for 10 weeks. Session structure: ~5-min warm-up; ~20-min rhythmic/aerobic activity at moderate intensity (e.g., RPE 12-14); ~10-min core/strength work; ~5-min cool-down. Exercises are coach-guided with options to modify for comfort and safety. Attendance is recorded to monitor adherence.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Education-Only (Awareness Program) | Active comparator | Participants receive a 10-week, group-based Physical Activity Awareness education program delivered by physiotherapists. Weekly modules cover: health benefits of physical activity; differentiating physical activity vs exercise; strategies to reduce sitting time; behavior-change techniques (goal setting, self-monitoring, implementation intentions); sleep/screen-time hygiene; safety and progression. Brief reflection/home logs are used to support self-monitoring. No supervised exercise sessions are provided; participants continue usual daily activities. Receives: Behavioral: Physical Activity Awareness Education |
| Awareness Education + Weekly Supervised Exercise | Experimental | Participants receive the same 10-week Awareness education as Arm 1 plus one supervised group exercise session per week (40 minutes). Each session includes a ~5-minute warm-up, ~20 minutes of rhythmic/aerobic activity, ~10 minutes of core/strength exercises, and a ~5-minute cool-down. Intensity targets moderate effort (e.g., RPE ~12-14) with modifications allowed for comfort and safety. Attendance is recorded to monitor adherence. Receives: Behavioral: Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Static Forearm Plank Time (seconds)
Trunk (core) endurance is assessed with the standard forearm plank test. Participants assume a prone forearm plank with elbows under shoulders and feet hip-width apart, maintaining neutral spine and pelvis. After one familiarization attempt, two timed trials are recorded with ≥2 minutes rest; the best valid time (seconds) is used. Assessors terminate timing upon loss of alignment or voluntary stop. The primary outcome is the change score (post - baseline); higher values indicate better endurance. Trained assessors, standardized instructions, and a written manual of procedures are used to ensure reliability.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change from Baseline in Trunk Flexion Endurance Time (seconds) at 10 Weeks
Supine with hips and knees at 90° and trunk inclined to 60° on a prefabricated wedge. After the wedge is moved back 10 cm, time is recorded until the participant visually re-contacts the wedge. Standard method: feet stabilized with straps; modified method: clinician holds the feet. Longer time indicates better endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Change from Baseline in Modified Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (Touches/15 s) at 10 Weeks
Two parallel tape lines placed 91.4 cm apart. From a push-up position with third fingers aligned over each line, the participant alternately touches the dorsum of the opposite hand for 15 s while maintaining trunk stability. After one familiarization trial, three maximal trials are performed; the mean number of touches is analyzed. Higher values indicate better functional stability.
Measured: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Change from Baseline in Bilateral Handgrip Strength (kg) at 10 Weeks
Maximal isometric handgrip strength measured with a JAMAR dynamometer. Participant seated, shoulder adducted, elbow at 90°, forearm and wrist neutral. Three trials per hand with ≥30-s rest; the highest value per hand (kg) is recorded. The outcome is the change from baseline to 10 weeks for both the dominant and non-dominant hands (reported separately). Higher values indicate better strength.
Measured: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Change from Baseline in Standing Long Jump Distance (cm) at 10 Weeks
From a two-footed standing start behind the line, the participant jumps forward maximally. Distance from the take-off line to the nearest heel on landing is measured (cm). At least two valid trials; the best distance is analyzed. Higher values indicate better explosive lower-limb performance.
Measured: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2024
- Primary completion1 Apr 2025
- Study completion1 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Prevention/Health PromotionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Individually randomized, two-arm, parallel-group superiority trial with an add-on design. All participants receive a 10-week Physical Activity Awareness education program; the experimental arm additionally receives one 40-minute supervised group exercise session per week. The unit of randomization and analysis is the individual participant (no clustering; no crossover). Allocation and masking: 1:1 allocation using a computer-generated sequence with allocation concealment (sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes opened after baseline testing). Outcome assessors (and data analysts) are blinded to group assignment; intervention providers do not perform assessments. Groups meet separately to minimize contamination. Timing and setting: Single-center university study with two assessment time points (baseline and post-intervention at 10 weeks).
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Atlas University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Gamze Demircioğlu, Atlas University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07429682
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ATLAS-PA-AWARE-2026
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Feb 2026
- 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 24 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating Physical Activity Awareness Training in Healthy Young Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07429682
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ATLAS-PA-AWARE-2026
- Conditions
- Prevention/Health Promotion, Awareness Training
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Health Promotion, Health Education, Awareness
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Atlas UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Feb 2026 (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.
Background and Rationale:
Physical inactivity in young adults is common and increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. Awareness-based education that helps individuals reflect on daily routines may support lasting increases in physical activity better than information alone.
Objective:
To determine whether a 10-week Physical Activity Awareness education program-alone or combined with a brief weekly supervised exercise class-improves muscle performance and exercise participation in healthy, sedentary young adults.
Study Design:
Single-center, double-masked, randomized controlled trial. Participants are randomized to one of two parallel groups. Outcome assessors are blinded to group allocation; intervention staff are separate from assessors. Baseline and post-intervention assessments are performed over 10 weeks.
Participants and Eligibility:
Healthy volunteers aged 18-25 years who are inactive or minimally active (per standardized questionnaires), spend >6 hours/day sitting (outside of sleep), and have body mass index ≤30 kg/m². Key exclusions include conditions that make exercise unsafe (e.g., significant visual/vestibular/neurologic disorders), recent spine or lower-limb surgery or fracture, severe musculoskeletal pain limiting movement, pregnancy risk, pacemaker or metal implants, or current athletic training.
Interventions:
Education Only: A 10-week Physical Activity Awareness education program delivered by physiotherapists (health benefits of activity, types of exercise, strategies to reduce sitting time, building enjoyable routines).
Education + Exercise: The same education program plus one supervised group exercise class per week (40 minutes; music-based aerobic activity, core strengthening, warm-up and cool-down).
Assessments and Endpoints:
Primary Endpoint: Trunk endurance on the static forearm plank test (time in seconds maintaining proper alignment).
Secondary Endpoints: Bilateral handgrip strength (best of three trials per hand, kilograms); Modified Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (MCKCUEST) (number of alternating hand touches in 15 seconds while maintaining trunk stability); standing long jump (best distance, centimeters); and self-reported physical activity and exercise participation.
Potential Benefits and Risks:
Participants may gain practical knowledge and improvements in fitness and function. Risks are low for healthy adults but may include temporary muscle soreness, fatigue, or strain. Sessions are supervised by trained staff and exercises can be modified for comfort and safety.
Confidentiality:
Personal information is kept confidential. Data are coded and analyzed in aggregate; individual identities are not reported.
Study Setting and Duration:
University-based study with assessments at the start and end of a 10-week period. The study follows the Declaration of Helsinki and has institutional ethics approval.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Individually randomized, two-arm, parallel-group superiority trial with an add-on design. All participants receive a 10-week Physical Activity Awareness education program; the experimental arm additionally receives one 40-minute supervised group exercise session per week. The unit of randomization and analysis is the individual participant (no clustering; no crossover). Allocation and masking: 1:1 allocation using a computer-generated sequence with allocation concealment (sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes opened after baseline testing). Outcome assessors (and data analysts) are blinded to group assignment; intervention providers do not perform assessments. Groups meet separately to minimize contamination. Timing and setting: Single-center university study with two assessment time points (baseline and post-intervention at 10 weeks).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Education-Only (Awareness Program) | Active comparator | Behavioral: Physical Activity Awareness EducationParticipants receive a 10-week, group-based Physical Activity Awareness education program delivered by physiotherapists. Weekly modules cover: health benefits of physical activity; differentiating physical activity vs exercise; strategies to reduce sitting time; behavior-change techniques (goal setting, self-monitoring, implementation intentions); sleep/screen-time hygiene; safety and progression. Brief reflection/home logs are used to support self-monitoring. No supervised exercise sessions are provided; participants continue usual daily activities. |
| Awareness Education + Weekly Supervised Exercise | Experimental | Behavioral: Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min)Participants receive the same 10-week Awareness education as Arm 1 plus one supervised group exercise session per week (40 minutes). Each session includes a ~5-minute warm-up, ~20 minutes of rhythmic/aerobic activity, ~10 minutes of core/strength exercises, and a ~5-minute cool-down. Intensity targets moderate effort (e.g., RPE ~12-14) with modifications allowed for comfort and safety. Attendance is recorded to monitor adherence. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Classified as inactive or minimally active according to International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores (Karaaslan et al., 2023).
- Engaging in sedentary behavior, defined as an average of more than 6 hours per day of sitting or lying down (excluding sleep) and having an energy expenditure of < 1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs) (Tremblay et al., 2017).
- Provides informed consent.
- Body mass index (BMI) of ≤ 30 kg/m² (Douris et al., 2012).
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Any visual, auditory, vestibular, or neurological impairment.
- History of traumatic injury, fracture, or surgery involving the spine or lower extremities within the past year.
- Severe musculoskeletal pain that limits joint movement.
- Pregnancy risk.
- Use of a pacemaker or presence of metallic implants.
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 Awareness EducationTen-week, group-based education delivered by physiotherapists to increase physical activity awareness and self-management. Weekly modules cover: health benefits of physical activity; differentiating physical activity vs exercise; strategies to reduce sitting time; behavior-change techniques (goal setting, self-monitoring, implementation intentions); sleep/screen-time hygiene; safety and progression; building enjoyable routines. Brief reflection/home logs support self-monitoring. No supervised exercise is provided within this intervention. | Behavioural | Education-Only (Awareness Program) |
| Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min)Add-on, once-weekly, 40-minute supervised group exercise session for 10 weeks. Session structure: ~5-min warm-up; ~20-min rhythmic/aerobic activity at moderate intensity (e.g., RPE 12-14); ~10-min core/strength work; ~5-min cool-down. Exercises are coach-guided with options to modify for comfort and safety. Attendance is recorded to monitor adherence. | Behavioural | Awareness Education + Weekly Supervised Exercise |
Primary outcome
Change in Static Forearm Plank Time (seconds)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Trunk (core) endurance is assessed with the standard forearm plank test. Participants assume a prone forearm plank with elbows under shoulders and feet hip-width apart, maintaining neutral spine and pelvis. After one familiarization attempt, two timed trials are recorded with ≥2 minutes rest; the best valid time (seconds) is used. Assessors terminate timing upon loss of alignment or voluntary stop. The primary outcome is the change score (post - baseline); higher values indicate better endurance. Trained assessors, standardized instructions, and a written manual of procedures are used to ensure reliability.
4 secondary outcomes
Change from Baseline in Trunk Flexion Endurance Time (seconds) at 10 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Change from Baseline in Modified Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (Touches/15 s) at 10 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Change from Baseline in Bilateral Handgrip Strength (kg) at 10 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
Change from Baseline in Standing Long Jump Distance (cm) at 10 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-intervention)
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 24 Feb 2026.
- 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. 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 Awareness Education and Weekly Supervised Group Exercise (40 min) in people with Prevention/Health Promotion and Awareness Training, run by Atlas 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 4 inclusion and 7 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 24 Feb 2026. 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?
Change in Static Forearm Plank Time (seconds) (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 10 weeks (post-intervention)). 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 24 Feb 2026.