OPAM-IA: Using Digital Activity Trackers to Improve Physical Activity in Inflammatory Arthritis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

118 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-01

Study Completion Date

2019-08-25

Brief Summary

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Being physically active can reduce pain and fatigue, improve mobility and enhance quality of life in people with arthritis, but adherence to an active lifestyle is poor, with less than half of people with arthritis being active. The primary goal of this randomized controlled trial is to assess the efficacy of a physical activity coaching model to improve physical activity participation and reduce sedentary time in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. This model combines the use of a Fitbit Flex (wireless physical activity tracker) paired with a FitViz application, a group education session, and telephone counselling by a physiotherapist.

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Detailed Description

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Patient self-management is a fundamental component in arthritis care that is often neglected. Physical activity is an essential part of self-management, however, less than half of people with arthritis are active. There are several factors that are associated with low physical activity participation such as motivation, doubts about the effectiveness of prescribed exercises, and lack of health professional advice on ways to progress physical activity. The variety of risk factors highlights the need for a multifaceted approach that provides support in terms of knowledge, skill development and timely advice from health professionals, as well as motivational support to stay active.

Our primary objective is to assess the efficacy of a physical activity counselling model, involving the use of a Fitbit Flex (wireless physical activity tracker) paired with a FitViz application (app), a group education session, and telephone counselling by a physiotherapist, to improve physical activity participation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Our secondary objective is to assess the effect of the intervention on reducing patients' sedentary time, and improving fatigue, mood, pain, and self-efficacy in arthritis management. We will carry out three aims: 1) To develop the FitViz app to pair with Fitbit to enhance user experience, 2) To conduct a pilot test for the Fitbit/FitViz intervention, 3) To evaluate the effect of the physical activity coaching model in patients with RA and SLE. In this proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial (RCT), the investigators hypothesize that compared to a control group (i.e. the Delayed Intervention group), participants in the Immediate Intervention Group will 1) increase moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), 2) reduce sedentary time, 3) improve in fatigue, mood, and pain levels, and 4) improve in their self-efficacy in disease management.

The investigators will use a mixed-methods approach, involving a RCT and in-depth interviews. The proof-of-concept study will employ a stepped wedge RCT design, whereby the intervention will be sequentially rolled out to participants over a number of time periods. The order in which individuals receive the intervention will be determined at random. The strength of this design is that it can properly address the efficacy question, while avoiding the dilemma of withholding the intervention to some participants, as in a parallel group design.

Conditions

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Joint Diseases Rheumatoid Arthritis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Immediate Group

Time spent in Moderate/Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) was measured with a SenseWear Mini sensor over a 7-day period. The mean time was calculated in bouted MVPA per day. A bout is defined as \>= 10 consecutive minutes or more at the level of \>= 3 METs (i.e., the lower bound of MVPA), with allowance for interruption of up to two minutes below the threshold.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Education, Fitbit/FitViz, physiotherapist counselling.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a brief education session, use a physical activity tracker Fitbit Flex with paired with a FitViz app, and remote counseling by a PT. Intervention will be received immediately.

Delay Group

Time spent in sedentary activity was measured with a SenseWear Mini sensor over a 7-day period. The mean daily time spent in sedentary activity was calculated with an energy expenditure of \<=1.5 METs, occurring in bouts of \>= 20 minutes during waking hours.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Same intervention with a 9-week delay

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Delayed Intervention Group will receive the same intervention as the Immediate Intervention Group, but with a 9-week delay.

Interventions

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Education, Fitbit/FitViz, physiotherapist counselling.

Participants will receive a brief education session, use a physical activity tracker Fitbit Flex with paired with a FitViz app, and remote counseling by a PT. Intervention will be received immediately.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Same intervention with a 9-week delay

The Delayed Intervention Group will receive the same intervention as the Immediate Intervention Group, but with a 9-week delay.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Have a physician confirmed diagnosis of RA or SLE.
* Have an email address and daily access to a computer with internet connection.
* Be able to attend a 1.5-hour education session at Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, Arthritis Research Centre, or a Fraser Health site.

Exclusion Criteria

* Have previously used any physical activity wearables.
* Face a level of risk by exercising as identified by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).

Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No