Examining physical activity and sleep in children with inflammatory bowel disease

Physical ACTIVity, slEep, Fitness and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: a 5-year Prospective Observational Cohort Study - The ACTIVE-IBD Study

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust · NCT05224193

This study looks at how much kids and teens with inflammatory bowel disease move and sleep to see how it affects their health and daily life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages6 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (other)
Locations1 site (Southampton, Hampshire)
Trial IDNCT05224193 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study assesses the levels of physical activity and sleep quality in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Participants will be recruited from pediatric IBD clinics and will complete questionnaires regarding their activity levels, disease activity, and quality of life. They will also wear wrist-based accelerometers for a week to objectively measure their physical activity. Additionally, participants will maintain a physical activity diary, food diary, and stool chart to provide comprehensive data for analysis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease.

Not a fit: Patients who are not able to understand or cooperate with the study requirements may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how physical activity impacts the quality of life in pediatric patients with IBD.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on physical activity in adults with IBD, this specific focus on pediatric patients is relatively novel and underexplored.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Children/adolescents from age of 6 to 18 years of age
* Confirmed endoscopic/histology based IBD diagnosis
* Under the care of the Southampton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust paediatric gastroenterology team
* Able to provide consent / assent to participate in the study
* Able to understand and/or cooperate with the study requirements
* Pregnant participants will be included as long as they can complete the physical assessmentsExclusion Criteria:

Where this trial is running

Southampton, Hampshire

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Exercise, Sleep, Quality of Life, Physical Activity

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.