Study of Physical Activity, Sleep, Fitness, and Quality of Life in Children and Teens With Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying physical activity levels and sleep patterns in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD. The study aims to understand how active these young patients are and whether they meet recommended physical activity guidelines. This observational study is conducted by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and focuses on quality of life and disease impact in pediatric IBD patients. Participants will complete questionnaires about their physical activity, disease activity, and quality of life. They will also wear a wrist-based accelerometer for one week to monitor activity and sleep. During this period, they will keep a physical activity diary, food diary, and stool chart to provide detailed information about their daily habits and health. Throughout the study, researchers will assess moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary time over one week. Additional evaluations at baseline include disease activity, perceived physical activity, sleep quality, nutritional status, and growth measurements. Nutritional assessments will be repeated over a three-day period after the baseline visit. The total involvement includes wearing the device and completing diaries, with ongoing analysis of data to understand activity and health in pediatric IBD patients.

ACTIVE-IBD Study: Physical Activity and Sleep in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease