Body Awareness in Adults With Obesity
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to examine the level of body awareness in individuals with obesity and investigate the parameters associated with body awareness. In addition, compare these parameters with healthy subjects with normal weight. The main questions it aims to answer are:
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How is body awareness affected compared to healthy individuals?
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Is physical activity level, dynamic balance, proprioception, and reaction time related to body awareness in individuals with obesity?
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Is there any difference between obese and normal-weight individuals in terms of physical activity level, dynamic balance, proprioception, and reaction time?
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Body Awareness [Baseline (Only 1 time)]
The Body Awareness Questionnaire will be used to assess body awareness. This questionnaire includes physical, emotional, and social aspects of a person's susceptibility to normal or abnormal bodily conditions and processes, questioning susceptibility to physical reactions. There are 18 statements in the questionnaire, each scored between 1 and 7 points (1=Not at all suitable for me, 7=Completely suitable for me). The total score is 126 and higher indicates a better body awareness level.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Physical activity level [Baseline (Only 1 time)]
To evaluate self-reported physical activity level, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) will be used. The IPAQ-SF (7 questions) provides information about time spent on walking, moderate-intensity, and vigorous-intensity activities, as well as time spent sitting. The energy MET-minute score for these activities is calculated using standard MET values, which are as follows: Sitting: 1.5 MET, walking: 3.3 MET, moderate-intensity physical activity: 4.0 MET, vigorous-intensity physical activity: 8.0 MET. The total MET minutes per week are determined by taking the provided MET value and multiplying it by the total minutes spent engaging in the activity each day. Then, the MET minutes for all the days that the particular activity was performed are added up. Finally, the MET minutes from different activities are added up to get the total MET minutes per week. Physical activity level is categorized as low, moderate, and high.
- Dynamic balance [Baseline (Only 1 time)]
Dynamic balance will be evaluated with the functional reach test. In this test, when standing upright, the distance covered by an extended arm during a complete forward reach, while ensuring a fixed supporting stance is measured.
- Proprioception [Baseline (Only 1 time)]
The joint position sense assessment will be conducted using a Baseline bubble inclinometer to evaluate proprioception.
- Reaction time [Baseline (Only 1 time)]
The Nelson Foot Reaction Test will be used to evaluate individuals' reaction speed.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults with obesity ((BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) aged 18-65 years, who did not receive obesity-related treatment 6 months before the study
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Healthy adults with normal weight (BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2).
Exclusion Criteria:
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Musculoskeletal, neurological, and rheumatological disorders (fractures, sprains or strains, spine surgery, advanced respiratory or orthopaedic problems),
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Malignancy and pregnancy within the last 12 months, which might interfere with evaluations
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Fenerbahce University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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