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ABOUT
MotivateRA

This page is dedicated to the MotivateRA research trial. If you are interested in taking part in the trial, or becoming a partner please contact one of the research team.  

Sign Up 
Meeting with a member of the team
Pre-testing
Physical Activity Guidance
Post-testing

The MOTIVATE RA Study

Sign up for the study on the website or by contacting a member of the research team 

A member of the team will contact you so you can ask any questions and check if you are eligible to take part

A free testing kit will be delivered to your home to assess a number of health measures

You will then receive guidance on how to increase your physical activity.

The tests carried out before the 12-week study period will then be repeated at the end and 3-months later

MOTIVATE RA STUDY

Assessing different strategies to increase and maintain physical activity in people with RA.

In this study we are investigating the effect of a physical activity intervention on basic health outcomes. The entire intervention can be completed indepedently, including a variety of health measures. 

Please read through the information sheet for more information and eligibility. 

MotivateRA Resources

Health
Measurements 

If you are part of the Motivate RA study, please click below for guidance on how to measure your health before starting the programme. 

Click here!

Conventional Care Group

Have you been randomised to the exercise counselling group on the Motivate RA research trial? Click on the link below to access: 

GUIDANCE ON UK EXERCISE GUIDELINES

Click here!

mHealth Group

Have you been randomised to the mHealth group on the Motivate RA research trial? Click on the link below to access: 

GUIDANCE ON EXERCISE GUIDELINES

HOW TO USE YOUR SMART WATCH

Click here!

Meet the Team

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Dr Tori Sprung

Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Physiology

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Dr Chloe Taylor

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

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Dan Bannell

PhD Student in Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Physiology 

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Dr Nicola Goodson

Consultant Rheumatologist

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Dr David Low

Senior Lecturer in  Cardiovascular Physiology

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Dr Tiago Pecanha

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Physical Activity and   Cardiovascular Physiology

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