Therapeutic education session to promote adapted physical activity for people with inflammatory bowel disease
Impact of a Structured Therapeutic Education Session on the Practice of Adapted Physical Activity in Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT07305454
This project will try a single therapeutic education session to see if it helps adults with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in remission stick with adapted physical activity.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 71 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT07305454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a feasibility observational study testing whether one targeted patient therapeutic education (PTE) session about the digestive and systemic benefits of adapted physical activity (APA) increases patient adherence to APA. Adults with confirmed Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in clinical remission will be invited to a single in-person education session at CHU Toulouse and will complete IBD-specific questionnaires and the Short International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) before and after the intervention. The study will compare reported physical activity levels and related symptom scores to gauge short-term change in engagement and barriers to exercise. The primary focus is real-world acceptability and preliminary signal of improved adherence rather than proving long-term clinical outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults with a confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who have been in clinical remission for at least three months, have social security coverage, can consent, and have no medical contraindications to exercise are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with active IBD, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those under legal guardianship, or people with cardiovascular, rheumatic, or neurological contraindications to exercise are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could increase patient engagement with adapted physical activity and thereby reduce fatigue, anxiety, digestive symptoms, and improve quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Adapted physical activity has shown benefits for fatigue and quality of life in IBD, but a single-session targeted therapeutic education intervention to improve APA adherence has not been specifically tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease * Crohn's disease in clinical remission (defined by a Harvey Bradshaw Index ≤ 5) or ulcerative colitis in clinical remission (defined by a Mayo score \< 3 and no subscore \> 1) for at least 3 months * Social Security coverage Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Patient under legal guardianship * Cardiovascular or rheumatic conditions contraindicating participation in sports * Neurological conditions with residual deficits contraindicating participation in sports * Refusal or inability to consent to participation
Where this trial is running
Toulouse
- Service de Gastro-Entérologie, CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Rangueil, 1 avenue Jean Poulhès — Toulouse, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cyrielle GILLETTA, MD
- Email: gilletta.c@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 05 61 31 22 31
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease, crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, physical activity