Investigation of Peak Expiratory Flow and Physically Fitness in Obese and Overweight Adolescents

Biruni University60 enrolled

Overview

Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight, health problems may begin to appear at an early age. The aim of this study is to examine physical activity level, core performance, anthropometric measurements and peak expiratory flow in overweight and obese adolescents compared to normal weight adolescents.

Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight, health problems may begin to appear at an early age. Overweight and obese people are at risk for medical conditions that can lead to greater morbidity and mortality. Lack of physical activity is a well-known risk factor for obesity and the relationship between them has been supported by many studies. It has also been reported by studies that obesity affects respiratory parameters. In overweight and obese adolescents, a relationship is likely between the affected respiratory parameters and the weakened core region. There are not enough studies on this subject in the literature. Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the physical activity level, core performance, anthropometric measurements and peak expiratory flow in overweight and obese adolescents in comparison with normal weight adolescents.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 10 YearsMax age: 13 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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* Inclusion Criteria for the Obese and Overweight Group: * BMI percentile value is 85.-95. between and above the 95th, * Do not have any chronic disease, * Do not have orthopedic problems that would prevent them from participating in the study, * Secondary school students who are willing to participate in the study and whose parents' consent has been obtained will be included. * Inclusion Criteria for the Normal Weight Group: * BMI percentile value is 5th-85th. between, * Do not have any chronic disease, * Having no orthopedic and neurological problems that would prevent them from participating in the study, * Secondary school students who are willing to participate in the study and whose parents' consent has been obtained will be included. * Exclusion Criteria: * BMI percentile value below the 5th, * With chronic cardiac and pulmonary disease, * Having a diagnosis of neurological or other disease affecting cognitive functions, * Individuals receiving medical treatment that will affect attention and concentration will not be included.

Locations (1)

Biruni University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)

Peak expiratory flow will be measured with a peak expiratory flow meter. The measurement is taken while the person is standing. After taking a deep breath, exhale as hard and as fast as you can. 3 measurements will be made and the best value will be recorded as peak expiratory flow-PEF (L/min).

Time frame: baseline

Secondary Outcomes

Core Muscle Strength

A modified push-up and sit-up test will be used to evaluate the strength of the core muscles. Measurements will be made using a stopwatch and the number of repetitions in 30 seconds will be recorded.

Time frame: baseline

Child Physical Activity Questionnaire

Only 9 of the 10 items that make up the scale are used to calculate activity scores. Evaluates the activities done for 7 days. It consists of 5 stages of scoring. 1 indicates the lowest, 5 the highest level of physical activity. The average of the total score indicates the summary score. A higher score indicates a higher level of physical activity.

Time frame: baseline

Neck circumference

Neck circumference will be measured from the lower border of the laryngeal protrusion with a tape measure.

Time frame: baseline

Waist circumference

Waist circumference will be measured with a tape measure in the standing position, by determining the midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest from the exposed waist circumference.

Time frame: baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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