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Resistance training in adults with Crohn’s disease

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Specialty: Gastroenterology, Primary sub-specialty: Gastroenterology
UKCRC code/ Disease: Oral and Gastrointestinal/ Other diseases of the digestive system
Digestive System
Oral and Gastrointestinal/ Other diseases of the digestive system
Registration Number
ISRCTN11470370
Lead Sponsor
orthumbria University Newcastle
Brief Summary

2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33119156/ results (added 30/10/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
47
Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 16 years or older
2. Clinical diagnosis of Crohn’s disease for at least 4 weeks before screening visit
3. Inactive (<150 on Crohn’s Disease Activity Index [CDAI]) or mildly active (150-219 on CDAI) Crohn’s disease assessed no greater than 4 weeks before screening visit
4. Faecal calprotectin <250mcg/g recorded no greater than 4 weeks before screening visit
5. Stable medications for at least 4 weeks before screening visit
6. Able to provide written informed consent and complete the study questionnaires
7. Able to travel to the research centre for assessment visits and exercise sessions

Exclusion Criteria

1. Absolute contraindications or co-morbidities to exercise testing and training as defined by the American College of Sports Medicine
2. Deemed unsuitable to undertake resistance exercise (assessed by gastroenterologist/physician)
3. Planned major surgery within the first 6 months after randomisation
4. Female planning pregnancy within the first 6 months after randomisation
5. Pregnant
6. Current participation in > 2 sessions/week of resistance exercise (self-reported)
7. Participation in another clinical trial for with concurrent participation is deemed inappropriate

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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