MD Exercise – determinants of physical activity
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Determinants of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and active play in children and adolescents with Neuromuscular conditions
IRAS ID
301826
Contact name
Christian De Goede
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 0 days
Research summary
Physical activity has a significant effect on overall health. This is also true for children and young people with neuromuscular disorders. Many of these young people seem to struggle to access activities. There is no clarity as to what helps or what prevents them accessing activities and sports. This study will explore these reasons. Only when we understand the motivators and barriers to access exercise and activity, can we start considering how to overcome these. This in turn will improve the way we care for our families, and greatly benefit the children we look after.
REC name
London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/PR/1110
Date of REC Opinion
31 Aug 2021
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion