RESpeck monitor of physical activity in scoliosis patients.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
RESpeck for measuring physical activity in preoperative surgical scoliosis patients.
IRAS ID
178363
Contact name
Kevin F McCarthy
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 2 months, 28 days
Research summary
Scoliosis repair is a major surgery undertaken in children and young people and is associated with significant levels of pain before and after surgery. Interventions that improve physical activity before surgery have been shown to enhance recovery from surgery. The first step in assessing the effectiveness of any planned interventions is to objectively assess activity levels.
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and validity of the RESpeck monitor in measuring physical activity and respiratory movement in children and young people with spinal scoliosis that requires surgical repair.
Children and young people who have been listed for scoliosis repair will be approached to take part in this study. They will be given a RESpeck device and an ActivPAL physical activity monitor to wear for seven consecutive days. In addition to this, pain scores will be recorded in an electronic pain diary and they will be asked to complete health-related quality of life questionnaires (HRQOL) including the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL 4.0), the Functional Disability Inventory (FDI) and the Bath Adolescent Pain Questionnaire (BAPQ).
This information will be useful in planning future interventions that look at changes in physical activity and respiratory function. This will include preoperative interventions such as exercise and comparing pain management techniques while in hospital.
The data from this study will not be used to extend the CE mark of the RESpeck device.
REC name
South East Scotland REC 01
REC reference
15/SS/0103
Date of REC Opinion
20 Jul 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion