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EXCEL
What is the EXCEL study?
We are looking into whether a supported home-based exercise programme can improve well-being and disease activity in people with Lupus
Regular low impact exercise may improve fatigue, fitness and overall quality of life in people with Lupus. However, there is a lack of guidance on the best way to support people with Lupus alongside the day to day symptoms that they experience. The EXCEL project will examine how feasible it is to run a personalised home-based exercise programme using remote mobile phone support. We want to test how feasible this programme is to run, how enjoyable it is for people with Lupus and whether it impacts their disease activity.
What is involved?
If you choose to take part in the EXCEL project, you will receive 12 weeks of support from our research team to co-design your own exercise programme. You will receive the following:
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A smart watch and mobile phone app to track your activity for 12 weeks.
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A wrist-based activity monitor to wear for 7 days on 3 occasions.
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3 online exercise coaching sessions (approximately 60 minutes per session) with one of our research team.
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Weekly personalised exercise and physical activity goals.
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Weekly text messages, providing personalised feedback and guidance.
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Three in-person health checks at Sandwell General Hospital.
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