RecruitingNCT07075068

The Effects of Cigarette Addiction on Lower Extremity Movement Speed and Coordination

The Effects of Cigarette Addiction on Lower Extremity Movement Speed and Coordination in Young Adults

Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Enrollment

24 participants

Start Date

Jul 29, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Smoking Cessation

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 25 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

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 Criteria7

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

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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.