106 Participants Needed

Health Technology to Improve Exercise in Ankylosing Spondylitis

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LP
Overseen ByLaura Passalent
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

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.

Who Is on the Research Team?

LP

Laura Passalent

Principal Investigator

University Health Network, Toronto

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults over 18 with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who are part of the SPARCC Research Program. Participants must pass a health screen, have access to email and a smartphone, and be able to engage in physical activity without restrictions from other serious health issues.

Inclusion Criteria

Enrolled in the SPARCC Research Program
Passes pre-participation health screen
Have access to email and a smart phone device (Android or iOS operating systems)

Exclusion Criteria

Not enrolled in the SPARCC Research Program
I do not have health issues that stop me from being active.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive educational modules and access to health technology tools to encourage physical activity

12 weeks
Electronic communication at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, exercise behavior, and health outcomes

12 weeks
Electronic assessments at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Health technology-based intervention strategy
Trial Overview The study aims to develop and test a strategy using health technology like smartphone apps and emails to encourage regular exercise among axSpA patients. The goal is for participants to increase daily physical activity, which may improve symptoms and quality of life.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University Health Network, Toronto

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,555
Recruited
526,000+

Canadian Initiative for Outcomes in Rheumatology Care

Collaborator

Trials
6
Recruited
540+
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