Can a 21-Question quiz reveal why people skip exercise?

NCT ID NCT06978686

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This study translates the Barriers to Being Active Quiz, a 21-item tool from the CDC, into Turkish and checks whether the new version works as well as the original. Researchers will enroll 210 adults who can read and write Turkish and ask them to complete the quiz. The goal is to see if the Turkish version reliably measures seven common barriers to physical activity, such as lack of time, energy, and willpower. If it works, the quiz could help health professionals in Turkey identify why people are inactive and tailor support accordingly.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the Turkish version proves reliable, doctors and public health teams in Turkey could use it to spot why people stay inactive and design better exercise programs.
What could go wrong
This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The quiz may not translate perfectly, and results from one group may not apply to all Turkish speakers.

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Participants

210 people

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Started

May 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The sample will consist of volunteer, healthy participants.

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Ability to read and write in Turkish * No visual or hearing impairments that would interfere with participation * Ability to follow simple instructions * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of rheumatological conditions that may limit physical activity and are characterized by chronic inflammation and/or joint deformities (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis) * Physical limitations due to neurological or orthopedic conditions (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, limb amputation, or orthopedic surgery within the past six months) * History of psychiatric disorders that may impair cognitive functioning (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) * Presence of any cognitive impairment

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Conditions

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Behavior Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emel Mete

    Maltepe, Istanbul, 34862, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • İstanbul Medeniyet University

    Kartal, Istanbul, 34862, Turkey (Türkiye)

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