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| University of Manchester | OTHER |
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The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of moderate to high intensity exercise on gut function and inflammatory markers in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC), and to compare them with individuals of matched age who do not suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Participants will be asked to complete 60 minutes of continuous cycling at a moderate to high intensity followed by a three hour recovery period. Gastrointestinal function will be measured using a non-invasive breath test. Blood samples will be collected at multiple time-points during the visit and these samples will be measured for markers of immune function and intestinal integrity.
There is limited research on the effect of exercise on patients with Ulcerative Colitis. The aim of this investigation is to study the acute effects of moderate to high intensity exercise on gut function in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and to compare them with individuals of matched age who do not suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Patients in remission from disease activity and age and gender matched healthy control participants will be recruited from the general population. Participants will attend the laboratory on two occasions. The first visit will last approximately one hour and will include an exercise test to determine peak oxygen uptake capacity (VO2peak) which is an indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness. The second visit will last for approximately four and a half hours and will consist of a 60 minute continuous cycle on a stationary cycle ergometer at an intensity of 65% VO2peak followed by a recovery period. Gastric emptying rate of a commercially available sports drink will be measured and blood samples will be collected at regular time-points throughout the visit and analysed for concentrations of inflammatory markers and intestinal integrity/function.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| UC Patients | Experimental | Patient group |
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| Healthy controls | Active Comparator | Control group |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Exercise | Other | 60 minutes of continuous exercise at 65% VO2peak and drink ingestion |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in inflammatory markers or hormones | Circulating concentrations of Interleukin-6, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, C-reactive protein, glucagon like peptide 2 | 6 blood samples collected at baseline, 30 minutes of exercise (mid exercise), immediately post exercise bout, then every 60 minutes post exercise for 3 hours |
| Area under the circulating concentration versus time curve (AUC) of inflammatory markers or hormones | Responses of Interleukin-6, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, C-reactive protein, glucagon like peptide 2 | 4.5 hours |
| Change in intestinal epithelial damage and permeability markers | Circulating concentrations of intestinal fatty acid binding protein and claudin-3 | 6 blood samples collected at baseline, 30 minutes of exercise (mid exercise), immediately post exercise bout, then every 60 minutes post exercise for 3 hours |
| Area under the circulating concentration versus time curve (AUC) of intestinal epithelial damage and permeability markers | Responses of intestinal fatty acid binding protein and claudin-3 | 4.5 hours |
| Change in exercise induced endotoxaemia markers | Circulating concentrations of plasma lipopolysaccharide | 6 blood samples collected at baseline, 30 minutes of exercise (mid exercise), immediately post exercise bout, then every 60 minutes post exercise for 3 hours |
| Area under the circulating concentration versus time curve (AUC) of exercise induced endotoxaemia markers | Response of plasma lipopolysaccharide |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Incidence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms | 10-point rating scale for gastrointestinal symptoms (Visual Analogue Scale modified). 19 item questionnaire with 5 subcategories (Overall gut discomfort, total gastrointestinal symptoms, upper gastrointestinal symptoms, lower gastrointestinal symptoms and other gastrointestinal symptoms). Scores for each item ranging from 0 (no symptom) to 10 (extremely severe symptoms causing exercise reduction, stopping, or complete withdrawal). Higher scores represent higher severity of symptoms. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
For ulcerative colitis patients;
For healthy controls;
Exclusion Criteria:
For ulcerative colitis patients;
For healthy controls;
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Gethin H Evans, PhD | Manchester Metropolitan University | Principal Investigator |
| Adora MW Yau, PhD | Manchester Metropolitan University | Principal Investigator |
| John McLaughlin, Prof. | University of Manchester | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester | Greater Manchester | M1 5GD | United Kingdom |
Planned communication of group results at a scientific conference. Planned publication in a scientific peer reviewed journal. Participant level data is not expected to be available as this complies with the conditions of the ethical approval granted for this study.
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| ID | Term |
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| D003093 | Colitis, Ulcerative |
| D015212 | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| ID | Term |
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| D003092 | Colitis |
| D005759 | Gastroenteritis |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
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| D015444 | Exercise |
| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D009068 | Movement |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |
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Single experimental trial with a UC patient group and an age and gender matched healthy control group
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| 4.5 hours |
| Gastric emptying rate half time and time of maximal emptying rate | Emptying rate of a commercially available sports drink from the stomach using the 13C breath test method | 2 hours after ingestion of drink |
| Change in ratio of 13C/12C in breath samples | Gastric emptying profile of a commercially available sports drink from the stomach using the 13C breath test method | 9 breath samples collected at baseline, then every 15 minutes after ingestion for 2 hours |
| Immediately post-exercise bout and 3 hours post exercise. |
| Heart rate response | Heart rate telemetry | Every 5 minutes during 60 minute cycle |
| Disparity of subjective exertion and objective cardiorespiratory parameters | Regression of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE; Borg scale, minimum value 6 representing no exertion, maximum value 20 representing maximal exertion. Higher scores represent higher perceived exertion) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing variables of oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide expiration, ventilatory threshold, volume of air expired, and tidal volume (all parameters measured in L/min). | Every minute during the peak oxygen uptake test that typically lasts between 8-12 minutes |
| Disparity of subjective exertion and objective heart rate | Regression of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE; Borg scale, minimum value 6 representing no exertion, maximum value 20 representing maximal exertion. Higher scores represent higher perceived exertion) and heart rate measured by telemetry | Every minute during the peak oxygen uptake test that typically lasts between 8-12 minutes |
| Disparity of subjective exertion and breathing frequency | Regression of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE; Borg scale, minimum value 6 representing no exertion, maximum value 20 representing maximal exertion. Higher scores represent higher perceived exertion) and number of breaths per minute | Every minute during the peak oxygen uptake test that typically lasts between 8-12 minutes |
| Disparity of subjective exertion and oxygen pulse | Regression of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE; Borg scale, minimum value 6 representing no exertion, maximum value 20 representing maximal exertion. Higher scores represent higher perceived exertion) and oxygen pulse calculated by dividing oxygen uptake by heart rate. | Every minute during the peak oxygen uptake test that typically lasts between 8-12 minutes |
| Disparity of subjective exertion and respiratory exchange ratio | Regression of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE; Borg scale, minimum value 6 representing no exertion, maximum value 20 representing maximal exertion. Higher scores represent higher perceived exertion) and respiratory exchange ratio calculated by dividing carbon dioxide production by oxygen uptake. | Every minute during the peak oxygen uptake test that typically lasts between 8-12 minutes |
| Disparity of subjective exertion and ventilatory efficiency | Regression of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE; Borg scale, minimum value 6 representing no exertion, maximum value 20 representing maximal exertion. Higher scores represent higher perceived exertion) and minute ventilation/carbon dioxide slope (VE/VCO2 slope). | Every minute during the peak oxygen uptake test that typically lasts between 8-12 minutes |
| Subjective physical activity levels | International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Answers to questions (time spent completing different physical activities) converted to Metabolic Equivalent (METs) hours per week. Minimum value of zero, no limit to maximum. Higher MET values indicate higher physical activity levels. | Prior to experimental trial |
| Attitudes and beliefs towards physical activity | Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire. 21 item questionnaire, each question rated from 0 (very unlikely) to 3 (very likely). Each item belongs to one of 7 categories relating to barriers to physical activity. Score totals greater than 5 indicate the category as being a significant barrier. | Prior to experimental trial |
| Subjective health related quality of life: RAND 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) | RAND 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). 36-item questionnaire covering 8 concepts; physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health perceptions, plus single item providing an indication of perceived change in health. Scores ranging from 0 to 100 for each concept with 100 indicating good health and 0 being poor health. | Prior to experimental trial |
| D003108 |
| Colonic Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |
| D001519 | Behavior |