Feasibility Study clinical trials

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Emerging research suggests that physical activity may improve health-related quality of life (HrQoL) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and positively influence physical symptoms, fatigue, stress and anxiety. However, little is known about detailed movement patterns and their specific health effects in IBD patients or about patients' wishes, motivation and preferences for physical activity in their everyday lives. Based on exisiting evidence, the investigators' hypothesis is that an individually tailored, behavioural intervention focusing on reducing sedentary behaviour and increasing daily physical activity is feasible and effective in patients with IBD. Therefore, the overall aim of this randomized feasibility study is to determine the feasibility of the behavioural intervention, including the testing of recruitment procedures, intervention adherence, retention and outcome assessments. Intervention participants will undergo: 1. A group session with information about IBD and the effects and recommendations of physical activity and exercise 2. Four motivational interviews with a project nurse, including goal-setting and action plans 3. An optional part, where each participant will have the possibility of choosing between: - An one-hour individual session with a physiotherapist - Being teamed up with 1-2 'exercise buddies' (other intervention participants) and/or - Access to four short 2-3 minutes videos/'reels' of a physiotherapist explaining and demonstrating beneficial physical exercises Results from the present feasibility study will determine if and how to proceed with a large-scale randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of the intervention.