Promoting Physical Activity following Brain Injury in Children
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Promoting Physical Activity following Mild-Moderate Brain Injury in Children: A Feasibility Study
IRAS ID
254739
Contact name
Ingram Wright
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bristol
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 1 months, 1 days
Research summary
There are multiple debilitating consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including difficulties with physical and cognitive function, and negative influences on psychological wellbeing. There is reasonable evidence to suggest that increased physical activity and moderate exercise may be beneficial for recovery following TBI in preclinical studies (Morris et al, 2016). There is little guidance or recommendation in the current research in how this increase in physical activity may be achieved in a paediatric, post-TBI population.\nThis study aims to assess the feasibility of an intervention to increase physical activity in children following mild to moderate TBI. The intervention will take the form of a conversation at the point of discharge to help children and their parents create goals to engage in safe, physical activities on discharge from hospital (including finding alternatives to replace any forms of exercise they are no longer able to engage in following their injury). The children will then be given a FitBit Ace to help keep track of their levels of activity over a 6 week period. \nThe primary outcome is to evaluate the intervention’s success in elevating levels of physical activity over a 6-week period in comparison to a control group receiving treatment as usual. Their level of activity will be measured by questionnaire report. The secondary outcome is to evaluate the impact of any increased exercise on the patient’s overall health, wellbeing and general participation levels. The secondary outcome shall be assessed with a follow up conversation and completion of questionnaire measures of health, wellbeing and general participation after the 6-week trial period.\n
REC name
South West - Frenchay Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/SW/0085
Date of REC Opinion
16 Jul 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion