Fatigue and Physical Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Fatigue and Physical Activity in Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A multi-centered, crossectional, correlational study
IRAS ID
230653
Contact name
Dawn Farrell
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Institute of Technology Tralee
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 30 days
Research summary
BACKGROUND: Fatigue is one of the most predominant and burdensome symptom experienced by individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Farrell 2016). The cause of fatigue in IBD remains unknown, however is associated with a number of physical, psychological and situational factors (Czuber-Dochean 2013). Physical activity may be a potential way of managing fatigue, however individuals with IBD tend to have a reduced level of physical activity and lower frequency of intense activity compared to healthy controls. To date, no study has investigated the relationship between fatigue and physical activity.
AIM: The aim of is to investigate the experience of fatigue and its relationship with physical activity in individuals with IBD.
STUDY DESIGN: A multi-centered cross-sectional, correlational study will be undertaken with a consecutive sample of 200 outpatients recruited from 6 IBD clinics across 4 countries (UK x 2 sites, Ireland x 2 sites, Denmark x 1 site, Argentina x 1). Data will be collected via self-reported survey (fatigue and socio-demographic variables) and an objective measurement of physical activity levels and intensity of activity using a small hip worn ActiGraph triaxial accelerometer device (physical activity and intensity) for a duration of seven consecutive days. Participants will also be asked to complete a physical activity log and clinical data will be extracted from participant’s medical notes by the IBD nurse via chart review. It is anticipated that data collection will take approximately 5 months.
The study is funded by the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation and will last for 12 months.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
19/NS/0075
Date of REC Opinion
24 May 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion