ImBAIA
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Impact of Barriers and facilitators to Physical Activity in patients with Inflammatory Arthritis and link with physical activity collected by smartphone apps: a cross-sectional study of 200 patients, the ImBAIA study
IRAS ID
272406
Contact name
Suzanne Verstappen
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of Manchester
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 2 months, 1 days
Research summary
Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality around the world. The positive effects of physical activity on health, wellness and reduced mortality are widely established and documented for all ages.
We are carrying out this research as patients with IA are more prone to physical inactivity, even though regular physical activity would be of benefit to them. We are keen to know the barriers and facilitators (B&F) to their physical activity so we can develop effective interventions in the future.
Patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) will be approached to take part in this study. They will be asked to record their movement on a mobile app and complete a patient questionnaire. There will also be a CRF for their clinicians to complete. Patients will be involved in the study for a maximum of one week and there are no further hospital appointments.
The research is jointly funded by Versus Arthritis and the Study and Research Group on the Musculoskeletal System, based in Paris. Participants will be recruited at 2 NHS hospitals in England and 8 hospitals in France.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/EE/0370
Date of REC Opinion
6 Feb 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion