Health Technology to Improve Exercise in axSpA
Physical Activity in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Development and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Health Technology Approach to Improve Adherence to Recommended Guidelines
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Brief Summary
Despite the known benefits of physical activity, the majority of Canadians fail to meet recommended guidelines. Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) also fail to meet recommended guidelines. Exercise, a critical component of physical activity, is considered the cornerstone of axSpA management. Simple health technologies such as mobile phone messaging and email can be useful tools to increase engagement in regular physical activity among the general public and patients with chronic disease. As such, the aim of this research project is to develop and test a patient-centered strategy that provides education on the importance of physical activity and utilizes existing health technologies (such as smart phone applications) to encourage regular participation in physical activity. The results of this study are expected to demonstrate that patients with axSpA will increase their daily engagement in physical activity, and therefore improve symptoms, function and overall quality of life.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jul 2022
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
July 21, 2022
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 29, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 17, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 31, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2024
CompletedNovember 3, 2022
November 1, 2022
1.4 years
July 29, 2022
November 2, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (5)
Changes in levels of physical activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form questionnaire (IPAQ-SF)
The IPAQ-SF is a self-report questionnaire designed to estimate total physical activity in MET-min/week by assessing the types of intensity of physical activity and sitting time that people do as part of their daily lives.
Assessed electronically by an e-survey platform at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 weeks in the intervention and control groups.
Changes in exercise behaviour as measured by an adapted Stanford Exercise Behaviours Questionnaire
2-item questionnaire measuring total time (minutes) spent on stretching and strengthening exercises each week.
Assessed electronically by an e-survey platform at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 weeks in the intervention and control groups.
Change in levels of physical activity as measured by Accelerometry
Participants wear an accelerometer for 7 consecutive days at baseline and again at 12 weeks. The participant will mail back the activity monitor using a pre-paid envelope following each seven-day period.
Assessed at baseline and at 12 weeks.
Change in perceived benefits and barriers to exercise as a result of the technology-based intervention strategy as measured by the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale (EBBS)
The EBBS measures perceptions regarding the benefits of, and barriers to, exercise.
Assessed at baseline and at 12 weeks.
Change in functioning and health as a result of the technology-based intervention strategy as measured by the ASAS Health Index
The self-report questionnaire measures functioning and health across 17 aspects of health and 9 environmental factors in patients with spondyloarthritis. The items measure the concept of 'functioning, disability and health'
Assessed at baseline and at 12 weeks.
Secondary Outcomes (7)
Change in disease activity over the course of 12 weeks as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDI) questionnaire
From baseline, assessed up to 12 weeks.
Change in function over the course of 12 weeks as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) questionnaire
From baseline, assessed up to 12 weeks.
Number of accepted invites over the course of 12 weeks
From baseline, assessed up to 12 weeks.
Frequency of physical activity sessions as a result of the technology-based intervention strategy over the course of 12 weeks
From baseline, assessed up to 12 weeks.
Duration of physical activity sessions as a result of the technology-based intervention strategy over the course of 12 weeks
From baseline, assessed up to 12 weeks.
- +2 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Intervention Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to the intervention group will receive an initial electronic communication (i.e. email) that includes: * Link to physical activity education. This will be an educational module based on Phase 1 results and evidence-based literature regarding the benefits of physical activity in the general population and specific to axSpA. * One week after receiving the physical activity educational module, participants will receive access to the ADAS application and an .ics file for each 3-week cycle of electronic calendar reminders to engage in physical activity.
Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants randomized to the control group will receive usual care, which includes standard rheumatology care and access to educational materials on the importance of exercise and physical activity available through the TWH Spondylitis Program and through the public domain. They will receive a link to the physical activity educational module at baseline. They also have access to the program physiotherapist for a single one-hour individualized exercise consultation as requested by either the patient or the treating rheumatologist.
Interventions
Patient-centered, technology-based intervention strategy aimed at increasing physical activity in patients with axSpA
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Adults (aged 18 and older) with a diagnosis of axSpA based on ASAS criteria
- Have access to email and a smart phone device (Android or iOS operating systems)
- Enrolled in the SPARCC Research Program
- Passes pre-participation health screen
You may not qualify if:
- Non-English speaking
- Not enrolled in the SPARCC Research Program
- Comorbidities or physical impairments that may preclude physical activity (e.g., symptomatic cardiovascular disease; wheelchair bound etc.)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Laura Passalent
University Health Network, Toronto
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Physiotherapist Practitioner
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 29, 2022
First Posted
August 17, 2022
Study Start
July 21, 2022
Primary Completion
December 31, 2023
Study Completion
December 31, 2024
Last Updated
November 3, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-11
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share