Evaluation of adjustment groups for people with Multiple Sclerosis: a
A pilot randomised controlled trial to evaluate an adjustment group for people with multiple sclerosis
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What it measured
Main measures
By providing the participants with skills to manage mood, it was hoped that they would experience fewer difficulties with their mood in the future.
Mood and sleep
Other measures (1)
1. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale 2. General Health Questionnaire 12 3. Multiple Sclerosis Self Efficacy Scale 4. Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale 5. Short Form 36 administered 3 and 6 months after random allocation
Mood and sleep
Who could take part
MS (type not specified)
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: 1. All patients with a score of more than 7 on either the anxiety or depression scales on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale or more than 2 on the General Health Questionnaire12 and who had a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis for more than three months 2. Able to speak and understand conversational English 3. Able to attend the University for the group intervention 4. Not involved in any other intervention study Exclusion: 1. Unable to speak and understand conversational English. 2. Unable to attend the University for the group intervention 3. Involved in another intervention study.
Exclusion criteria
Not separately supplied in the registry.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Not provided at time of registration
Papers
Results
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History
Started
Oct 2004
Finished
Dec 2005