Exercise Approaches and Physical Activity Level in Inactive Adults (NCT07411248) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exercise Approaches and Physical Activity Level in Inactive Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2026-03-02
Plain-language summary
This randomized, controlled, single-blind study aims to compare the effects of different exercise approaches on physical activity level and health-related outcomes in inactive adults. Thirty inactive individuals aged 18-35 years will be randomly assigned to supervised face-to-face group exercise, mobile application-based exercise, or video-based home exercise. Exercise programs will be performed three days per week for eight weeks and will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Taking fewer than 5,000 steps per day and classified as physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (\<600 MET-min/week)
* Residing in Istanbul
* Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of end-stage congestive heart failure
* Presence of malignant or unstable arrhythmia
* Lack of adequate infrastructure to participate in technology-based physical activity programs
* Presence of mental dysfunction
* Presence of acute musculoskeletal injury
* Pregnancy
* Answering "YES" to any item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Total Physical Activity Level
Timeframe: From baseline to the end of the intervention at 8 weeks