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Physical activity measured using wearable activity tracking devices associated with gout flares
Nada Elmagboul1, Brian W Coburn2, Jeffrey Foster1
1University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
Arthritis Research & Therapy
|August 5, 2020
Summary
Wearable activity trackers show reduced daily steps during gout flares, but sleep patterns remain unchanged. This study demonstrates the feasibility of using these devices to monitor gout flare activity.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Digital Health
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Gout flares are associated with significant patient burden.
- Understanding triggers like physical activity and sleep is crucial for management.
- Wearable activity trackers offer a potential method for objective data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and validity of using wearable activity trackers.
- To investigate the association between gout flares and physical activity levels.
- To examine the relationship between gout flares and sleep patterns.
Main Methods:
- Participants with diagnosed gout and recent flares were enrolled.
- Wearable activity trackers (Fitbit Charge HR2) collected physical activity and sleep data.
- Mixed linear models analyzed associations between weekly gout flares and daily activity/sleep metrics.
Main Results:
- Activity tracker data was available for 60.5% of study days.
- Participants with gout flares had significantly lower daily step counts compared to non-flare periods.
- No significant difference in sleep duration was observed between flare and non-flare weeks.
Conclusions:
- Wearable activity trackers are feasible for use in arthritis research.
- Passive monitoring of physical activity via trackers may help estimate gout flare occurrence.
- Further research can leverage these devices for objective gout management insights.
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