An evaluation of the effects of a digital web-based intervention on the physical activity of people with a musculoskeletal condition

A randomized control trial, with embedded process evaluation, to examine the effects of a digital web-based intervention on the physical activity of people with a musculoskeletal condition

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14174108

Enrollment

712

Registered

2021-07-29

Start date

2021-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-06

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal conditions Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

A two-arm randomised control trial is planned with a sample of 712 participants (306 in each arm, based on an estimated decrease in those classified inactive in the intervention group from 33% to 25%

alpha of 0.05

powered to 80%). Participants will be recruited through Facebook adverts. Those that express an interest will be sent further participant information, with consent provided digitally. Recruited parti

the control arm will not receive the intervention and will be sent the physical activity programme after 3 months. The intervention and control arms will be followed up at 3 months to assess outcomes

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. People living with a musculoskeletal condition 2. Aged 18 years or over 3. Who are not active to 150 minutes a week 4. Can read English 5. Able to provide consent 6. Have an active e-mail account 7. Have a smartphone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet the inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Physical activity measured using the Sport England Active Lives questionnaire (short version) at baseline, weeks 1 through 13 and at 6 months 2. Step count measured using smartphone accelerometer data (for participants with a smartphone) using the ‘Pedometer a - Step Counter’ app at baseline, weeks 1 through 13 and at 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Health-related quality of life measured using the EQ5d-5L at baseline, weeks 1 through 13 and at 6 months 2. The capability, opportunity and motivation to be physically active assessed using a bespoke six-item questionnaire at baseline, weeks 1 through 13 and at 6 months	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactJustin Webb

j.webb1@londonmet.ac.uk+44 (0)20 7133 2783

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026