Make every Step Count (MuSiC)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Personalised Music Feedback to Optimise adherence to the Walking Exercise Prescription During Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Individuals Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
IRAS ID
324600
Contact name
Mark Orme
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leicester, Research Governance Office
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 9 months, 31 days
Research summary
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is an evidence-based intervention to effectively manage the physiological and psychological effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The aims of PR are to improve symptoms of COPD, increase exercise capacity, give them more independence, improve their overall behaviour related to health (like exercising more), and enhance their quality of life. The cornerstone of PR programmes is aerobic exercise prescription. Typically, walking exercise is used and the prescription is individualised for each patient based on their maximal walking exercise capacity. However, adherence to walking exercise is challenging for service users, particularly when unsupervised at home. The use of music during exercise shows promise as a tool to decrease the perception of fatigue and increase motivation, but the integration of music via smartphones applications to support walking exercise adherence during PR has not been explored. This PhD aims to assess if a new mobile application BeatClearWalker (BCW) intervention is practical, well-liked, and effectively used by people living with COPD. The app is designed to help people living with COPD attending PR adhere to their prescribed walking pace during exercise. The BCW app provides real-time, personalized music feedback through music degradation to optimise the dose of walking exercise.
REC name
London - Fulham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/LO/0469
Date of REC Opinion
5 Jul 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion