ObesityNCT07595822
Respiratory and Exercise Responses by Body Roundness Index in Obesity
An observational study of Obesity, run by Biruni University.
Trial summary
This observational study aims to evaluate respiratory performance and exercise responses according to Body Roundness Index (BRI) in individuals with obesity. Participants will undergo anthropometric and body composition assessments, respiratory muscle strength testing, pulmonary function evaluation, and a six-minute… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity
- What is being tested?
- Observational
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 20 Jun 2026to 9 Dec 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- 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 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population will consist of adults with obesity between 25 and 60 years of age with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² according to the World Health Organization classification. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis and will undergo anthropometric, respiratory, and exercise capacity assessments.
Who may be able to join
- Individuals between 25 and 60 years of age
- Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification
- Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Individuals with a Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) score of 3 or higher
- Individuals with uncontrolled arrhythmia, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, or unstable angina pectoris
- Individuals with cooperation difficulties, orthopedic disorders, or neurological problems that may interfere with assessment procedures
- Individuals with a history of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last six months
- Individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and presenting complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy, or neuropathy
- Individuals with concomitant chronic respiratory disease
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- Individuals with acute infection
- Individuals with middle ear pathologies (e.g., tympanic membrane rupture or otitis)
- Individuals with a history of spontaneous or trauma-related pneumothorax
- Current smokers
- Pregnant individuals
- Individuals with a STOP-Bang score of 3 or higher
- Individuals currently participating in a structured weight-loss diet program or receiving medical treatment for weight reduction during the assessment period
- Individuals who underwent endoscopic intervention and/or bariatric surgery within the last year
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of Respiratory Performance and Exercise Responses According to Body Roundness Index in Individuals With Obesity
This observational study aims to evaluate respiratory performance and exercise responses according to Body Roundness Index (BRI) in individuals with obesity. Participants will undergo anthropometric and body composition assessments, respiratory muscle strength testing, pulmonary function evaluation, and a six-minute walk test. Exercise-related ventilatory responses, dyspnea, fatigue perception, oxygen saturation, and heart rate responses will also be assessed. The study seeks to investigate the relationship between BRI and cardiopulmonary performance and to determine whether BRI may serve as a useful indicator of obesity-related functional limitations and exercise capacity.
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Being tested
- Observational
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ObservationalOther
Participants will not receive any therapeutic or experimental intervention; only observational and functional assessments will be performed.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals with obesity | Not described Receives: Other: Observational |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Forced vital capacity (FVC)
The assessment will be performed in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. Assessments will be conducted in a seated position with back support. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. Forced vital capacity (FVC) will be measured. Values will be recorded in liter and as percentage (%) of predicted values. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting measurement standardization criteria will be recorded.
Measured: Day 1
Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
Respiratory muscle strength assessment will be performed using an intraoral pressure measurement device (MicroRPM, Micro Medical, United Kingdom) in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria (ATS/ERS, 2002). Measurements will be conducted in a seated position while wearing a nose clip. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. For maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) measurement, participants will perform a maximal inspiratory effort through the mouth for a few seconds. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting standardization criteria will be recorded in cmH₂O.
Measured: Day 1
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
The assessment will be performed in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. Assessments will be conducted in a seated position with back support. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. FEV1 ratio will be measured. Values will be recorded percentage (%) of predicted values. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting measurement standardization criteria will be recorded.
Measured: Day 1
FEV1/FVC ratio
The assessment will be performed in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. Assessments will be conducted in a seated position with back support. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. FEV1/FVC ratio will be measured. Values will be recorded percentage (%) of predicted values. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting measurement standardization criteria will be recorded.
Measured: Day 1
Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP)
Respiratory muscle strength assessment will be performed using an intraoral pressure measurement device (MicroRPM, Micro Medical, United Kingdom) in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria (ATS/ERS, 2002). Measurements will be conducted in a seated position while wearing a nose clip. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. For maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) measurement, a maximal expiratory effort will be performed for a few seconds, and the values will be recorded. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting standardization criteria will be recorded in cmH₂O.
Measured: Day 1
Secondary outcomes (8)
Exercise capacity
Exercise capacity will be evaluated using the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) guidelines with the Spiropalm 6MWT device (COSMED, Italy) (ATS, 2002). Before the test, participants will rest for at least 10 minutes, and baseline measurements including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, dyspnea, and leg fatigue will be recorded. The test will be performed in a 30-meter indoor corridor, and participants will be instructed to walk as fast as possible for six minutes. Total walking distance will be recorded in meters. Heart rate, oxygen saturation, dyspnea, and fatigue levels will be reassessed after the test.
Measured: Day 1
Ventilation (VE)
Ventilation (Unit of Measure: L/min) during the 6MWT will be assessed using the Spiropalm device.
Measured: Day 1
Body fat mass index (kg)
Body fat mass (kg) will be measured using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). Participants will be informed about the test protocol and instructed to fast for 8-12 hours before the assessment, arrive with an empty bladder, and avoid fluid intake, food consumption, and vigorous physical activity prior to the measurements. Assessments will be performed during daytime at a room temperature of 25°C. Participants will be measured while clothed and barefoot after removing their shoes, socks, and all metal accessories.
Measured: Day 1
Body Roundness Index
Body Roundness Index (BRI) will be calculated using waist circumference and height measurements according to the standardized BRI formula. The BRI is a continuous index with no fixed minimum or maximum value. Higher BRI values indicate greater body roundness and higher adiposity (worse outcome).
Measured: Day 1
Peak ventilation (VEpeak)
Peak ventilation (VEpeak) during the 6MWT will be assessed using the Spiropalm device.
Measured: Day 1
Peak breathing reserve (BRpeak)
Peak breathing reserve (BRpeak) (Unit of Measure: %) during the 6MWT will be assessed using the Spiropalm device.
Measured: Day 1
Inspiratory capacity (IC)
Inspiratory capacity (IC) during the 6MWT will be assessed using the Spiropalm device.
Measured: Day 1
Body muscle mass (kg)
Body muscle mass (kg) will be measured using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). Participants will be informed about the test protocol and instructed to fast for 8-12 hours before the assessment, arrive with an empty bladder, and avoid fluid intake, food consumption, and vigorous physical activity prior to the measurements. Assessments will be performed during daytime at a room temperature of 25°C. Participants will be measured while clothed and barefoot after removing their shoes, socks, and all metal accessories.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 May 2026
- Study start20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion20 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion9 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Biruni UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Buket AKINCI, Biruni University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07595822
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Obesity1052026
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 7 May 2026
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Respiratory Performance and Exercise Responses According to Body Roundness Index in Individuals With Obesity
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07595822
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Obesity1052026
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 9 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 May 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.
This observational study aims to evaluate respiratory performance and exercise responses according to Body Roundness Index (BRI) in individuals with obesity. Participants will undergo anthropometric and body composition assessments, respiratory muscle strength testing, pulmonary function evaluation, and a six-minute walk test. Exercise-related ventilatory responses, dyspnea, fatigue perception, oxygen saturation, and heart rate responses will also be assessed. The study seeks to investigate the relationship between BRI and cardiopulmonary performance and to determine whether BRI may serve as a useful indicator of obesity-related functional limitations and exercise capacity.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals with obesity | – | Other: Observational |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population will consist of adults with obesity between 25 and 60 years of age with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² according to the World Health Organization classification. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis and will undergo anthropometric, respiratory, and exercise capacity assessments.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals between 25 and 60 years of age
- Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification
- Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Individuals with a Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) score of 3 or higher
- Individuals with uncontrolled arrhythmia, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, or unstable angina pectoris
- Individuals with cooperation difficulties, orthopedic disorders, or neurological problems that may interfere with assessment procedures
- Individuals with a history of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last six months
- Individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and presenting complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy, or neuropathy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ObservationalParticipants will not receive any therapeutic or experimental intervention; only observational and functional assessments will be performed. | Other | Individuals with obesity |
Primary outcome
Forced vital capacity (FVC)
Time frame: Day 1
The assessment will be performed in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. Assessments will be conducted in a seated position with back support. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. Forced vital capacity (FVC) will be measured. Values will be recorded in liter and as percentage (%) of predicted values. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting measurement standardization criteria will be recorded.
Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
Time frame: Day 1
Respiratory muscle strength assessment will be performed using an intraoral pressure measurement device (MicroRPM, Micro Medical, United Kingdom) in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria (ATS/ERS, 2002). Measurements will be conducted in a seated position while wearing a nose clip. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. For maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) measurement, participants will perform a maximal inspiratory effort through the mouth for a few seconds. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting standardization criteria will be recorded in cmH₂O.
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Time frame: Day 1
The assessment will be performed in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. Assessments will be conducted in a seated position with back support. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. FEV1 ratio will be measured. Values will be recorded percentage (%) of predicted values. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting measurement standardization criteria will be recorded.
FEV1/FVC ratio
Time frame: Day 1
The assessment will be performed in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. Assessments will be conducted in a seated position with back support. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. FEV1/FVC ratio will be measured. Values will be recorded percentage (%) of predicted values. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting measurement standardization criteria will be recorded.
Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP)
Time frame: Day 1
Respiratory muscle strength assessment will be performed using an intraoral pressure measurement device (MicroRPM, Micro Medical, United Kingdom) in accordance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria (ATS/ERS, 2002). Measurements will be conducted in a seated position while wearing a nose clip. To prevent the risk of infection, disposable mouthpieces and filters will be used for each participant. For maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) measurement, a maximal expiratory effort will be performed for a few seconds, and the values will be recorded. Measurements will be repeated three times, and the best value meeting standardization criteria will be recorded in cmH₂O.
8 secondary outcomes
Exercise capacity
Time frame: Day 1
Ventilation (VE)
Time frame: Day 1
Body fat mass index (kg)
Time frame: Day 1
Body Roundness Index
Time frame: Day 1
Peak ventilation (VEpeak)
Time frame: Day 1
Peak breathing reserve (BRpeak)
Time frame: Day 1
Inspiratory capacity (IC)
Time frame: Day 1
Body muscle mass (kg)
Time frame: Day 1
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 19 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Obesity, run by Biruni University.
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 3 inclusion and 14 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 19 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Buket Akinci, Prof. Dr. (+90 505 641 56 92, bakinci@biruni.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Forced vital capacity (FVC) (time frame: Day 1). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 19 May 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.