scholarly journals Observer blind randomised controlled trial of a tailored home exercise programme versus usual care in people with stable inflammatory immune mediated neuropathy

BMC Neurology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire M. White ◽  
Robert D. Hadden ◽  
Sarah F. Robert-Lewis ◽  
Paul R. McCrone ◽  
Jane L. Petty
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Home Exercise Programme ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Effect of exercise-based management on multidirectional instability of the glenohumeral joint: a pilot randomised controlled trial protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. e013083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A Warby ◽  
Jon J Ford ◽  
Andrew J Hahne ◽  
Lyn Watson ◽  
Simon Balster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Multidirectional Instability ◽  
Home Exercise Programme ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionThe most commonly recommended treatment for multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder is exercise. Despite this recommendation, there is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of exercise. The aim of this paper is to describe a pilot randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of 2 exercise programmes on outcomes of participants with MDI.Methods and analysisConsenting participants between 12 and 35 years, with non-traumatic MDI will be randomly allocated to participate in either the Rockwood Instability programme or the Watson MDI programme. Both programmes involve 1 consultation per week for 12 weeks with a physiotherapist to prescribe and progress a home exercise programme. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 6, 12, 24 and 52 weeks. Primary outcome measures include the Melbourne Instability Shoulder Score and Western Ontario Shoulder Index. Secondary outcomes include scapular coordinates, scapular upward rotation angles, muscle strength, symptomatic onset, limiting factor and angle of limiting factor in abduction range, incidence of complete glenohumeral joint dislocation, global rating of change, satisfaction scores, the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire, adverse events and compliance with the home exercise programme. Data will be analysed on intention-to-treat principles and a per protocol basis.DiscussionThis trial will evaluate whether there are differences in outcomes between the Rockwood and the Watson MDI programmes for participants with MDI.Ethics and disseminationParticipant confidentiality will be maintained with publication of results. Ethics approval: Faculty of Health Sciences (FHEC12/201).Trial registration numberACTRN12613001240730; Pre-results.

scholarly journals Can an online exercise prescription tool improve adherence to home exercise programmes in children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disabilities? A randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e040108
Author(s):  
Rowan W Johnson ◽  
Sian A Williams ◽  
Daniel F Gucciardi ◽  
Natasha Bear ◽  
Noula Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Prescription ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities ◽  
Home Exercise Programme ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectiveDetermine the adherence to and effectiveness of an 8-week home exercise programme for children with disabilities delivered using Physitrack, an online exercise prescription tool, compared with traditional paper-based methods.DesignSingle-blinded, parallel-groups, randomised controlled trial (RCT).SettingIntervention took place in participants’ homes in Western Australia.ParticipantsChildren aged 6 to 17 years, with neurodevelopmental disabilities including cerebral palsy (CP), receiving community therapy services.InterventionAll participants completed an individualised home exercise programme, which was delivered to the intervention group using Physitrack and conventional paper-based methods for the control group.Primary outcome measuresAdherence to exercise programme, goal achievement and exercise performance.Secondary outcome measuresEnjoyment, confidence and usability of Physitrack.ResultsFifty-four participants with CP (n=37) or other neurodevelopmental disabilities (n=17) were recruited. Fifty-three were randomised after one early withdrawal. Forty-six completed the 8-week programme, with 24 in the intervention group and 22 in the control group. There was no difference between the two groups for percentage of exercises completed (intervention (n=22): 62.8% (SD 27.7), control (n=22): 55.8% (SD 19.4), between group mean difference −7.0% (95% CI: −21.6 to 7.5, p=0.34)). Both groups showed significant improvement in their self-rated performance of individualised goal activities, however there was no statistically significant difference between groups for goal achievement, quality of exercise performance, enjoyment, confidence or preferred method of delivery. There were no adverse events.ConclusionPhysitrack provides a therapist with a new means of providing an exercise programme with online tools such as exercise videos, but our preliminary findings indicate that it may be no better than a traditional paper-based method for improving exercise adherence or the other outcomes measured. Exercise programmes remain an intervention supported by evidence, but a larger RCT is required to fully evaluate online delivery methods.Trial registration detailsAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry; ACTRN12616000743460.

Follow-up of a Wuqinxi exercise at home programme to reduce pain and improve function for knee osteoarthritis in older people: a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Mei Xiao ◽  
Jing Jing LI ◽  
Yong Kang ◽  
Yong Chang Zhuang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Womac Pain ◽  
Home Exercise Programme ◽  
High Adherence ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Exercise therapy is a key intervention in the management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and recommended in international guidelines on KOA management. An effective home-exercise programme for frail older adults with KOA was successful in achieving high adherence. This randomised controlled trial was to compare the adherence to the exercise and lasting effects of follow-up 3 months. Methods Sixty-eight participants in the original Wuqinxi (WQX) exercise study were community dwelling older adults (age = 70.95 ± 9.85 years) with KOA were categorised into 34 controls group, 34 WQX group adherers. The Western Ontario and Mc Master Universities Osteoarthritis Index questionnaire score (WOMAC) pain and Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, 6-min Walk Test, 30-s chair stand test, isokinetic muscle strength testing of knee flexion and extension measured at pre-test and post-test of the intervention period and follow-up for two groups. Results The WQX group maintained or improved in all nine measures from post-test to follow-up, whereas the control group significantly declined in WOMAC pain, Knee extensor strength and Knee flexor strength. Conclusion The WQX programme was an effective home-exercise programme that achieves high adherence in older adults with KOA who lived in these communities.

scholarly journals Getting Recovery Right After Neck Dissection (GRRAND-F): mixed-methods feasibility study to design a pragmatic randomised controlled trial protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e045741
Author(s):  
Victoria Gallyer ◽  
Toby O Smith ◽  
Beth Fordham ◽  
Susan Dutton ◽  
Mae Chester-Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Neck Dissection ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Study Participants

IntroductionWe will evaluate the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial to estimate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a rehabilitation intervention on pain, function and health-related quality of life following neck dissection (ND) after head and neck cancer (HNC).Methods and analysisThis is a pragmatic, multicentred, feasibility study. Participants are randomised to usual care (control) or usual care plus an individualised, rehabilitation programme (Getting Recovery Right After Neck Dissection, GRRAND intervention). Adults aged over 18 with HNC for whom ND is part of their care will be recruited from specialist clinics. Participants are randomised in 1:1 ratio using a web-based service. The target sample size is 60 participants. Usual care will be received by all participants during their postoperative inpatient stay consisting standard National Health Service care supplemented with a booklet advising on postoperative self-management strategies. The GRRAND intervention programme consists of usual care plus up to six individual physiotherapy sessions including neck and shoulder range of motion (ROM) and progressive resistance exercises, advice and education. Between sessions participants will be advised to complete a home exercise programme. The primary outcome is to determine recruitment and retention rates from study participants across sites. Outcomes will be measured at 6 and 12 months. Participants and physiotherapists will be invited to an optional qualitative interview at the completion of their involvement in the study. The target qualitative sample size is 15 participants and 12 physiotherapists. Interviews aim to further investigate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and to determine wider experiences of the study design and intervention from patient and physiotherapist perspectives.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was given on 29 October 2019 (National Research Ethics Committee Number: 19/SC/0457). Results will be reported at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration numberISRCTN11979997.StatusTrial recruitment is ongoing and is expected to be completed by 30 August 2021.

scholarly journals P-O04 The effect of a pre- and post- operative exercise programme versus standard care on physical fitness of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer undergoing neoadjuvant treatment prior to surgery (The PERIOP-OG Trial): A Randomised controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Loughney ◽  
Roisin Tully ◽  
Jarlath. C Bolger ◽  
Jan Sorensen ◽  
Oliver McAnena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Neoadjuvant cancer treatment (NCT) reduces physical fitness prior to surgery. Lower levels of fitness pre-operatively are associated with increased risk of post-operative morbidity and prolonged recovery. Exercise prehabilitation can optimise fitness for surgery.  There is a paucity of evidence regarding the role of community-based exercise programmes during oncological treatment of oesophagogastric malignancies. The aim of the PERIOP-OG trial was to investigate the effect of a community-based exercise prehabilitation programme on physical fitness and other clinical outcomes in patients undergoing NCT and surgical resection for oesophagogastric malignancies.  Methods Between March 2019 and December 2020, patients with oesophagogastric cancers requiring NCT and surgery were recruited to a multi-centre randomised controlled trial that compared an exercise prehabilitation group to a usual care control group. The exercise programme commenced following cancer diagnosis. All participants undertook assessments at baseline, end of NCT and pre-surgery. The primary endpoint was improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness, measured by the 6-min walk test (6MWT), from baseline and pre-surgery. Secondary endpoints included upper and lower body strength tests (grip strength and 10-sec sit to stand), EQ-5D-5L Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT-E) Questionnaire and Surgical Fear Questionnaire (SFQ). Results Seventy-one patients were randomised (exercise n = 36, control n = 35). Baseline characteristics between groups were comparable: mean age (p = 0.87) and sex (p = 0.24).  The difference-in-difference (DID) for the exercise prehabilitation showed a significant improvement in 6MWT pre-surgery compared to the usual care group from baseline to pre-surgery: mean (standard deviation) 522 m (17.4) to 582 m (20.1) vs. 498 m (18.2) to 506 m (28.7), p = 0.050. There was no significant DID in grip strength p = 0.770, 10-sec sit to stand (p = 0.100), EQ-5D-5L (p = 0.311), FACT-E (p = 0.105) or SFQ (p = 0.350). Conclusions The PERIOP-OG trial demonstrates that a community-based exercise prehabilitation programme initiated at diagnosis, continued during NCT and up to the time of surgery, significantly improves cardiorespiratory fitness. This community exercise prehabilitation model is feasible and sustainable and may provide a standardised framework for the prescription of exercise in oesophagogastric cancer patients.

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