High-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in adults with Crohn's disease: a pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of two common types of exercise training-high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)-in adults with Crohn's disease (CD).

Methods

In this mixed-methods pilot trial, participants with quiescent or mildly-active CD were randomly assigned 1:1:1 to HIIT, MICT or usual care control, and followed up for 6 months. The HIIT and MICT groups were offered three exercise sessions per week for the first 12 weeks. Feasibility outcomes included rates of recruitment, retention, outcome completion, and exercise attendance. Data were collected on cardiorespiratory fitness (e.g., peak oxygen uptake), disease activity, fatigue, quality of life, adverse events, and intervention acceptab

SUBMITTER: Tew GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6352351 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature