Implementing Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults With MS
A Community-based Randomized Controlled Trial Testing Implementation of the New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis.
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Direct Referral to physical activity
What it measured
Main measures
Adherence to the Physical Activity Guidelines
3 years
Physical functionQuality of life (reported by participants)
Other measures (5)
Physical Fitness
At baseline and after the 16 week intervention
Physical functionPerceived Quality of Life
At baseline and after the 16 week intervention
Quality of life (reported by participants)Fatigue
At baseline and after the 16 week intervention
FatigueMobility
At baseline and after the 16 week intervention
Walking and mobilityBlood markers of cardiovascular disease risk
At baseline and after the 16 week intervention
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 60 · EDSS 1 to 7
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Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of MS with mild-moderate disability (EDSS 1-7) * Aged 18-60 * Medical clearance to participate in physical activity
Exclusion criteria
* current participation in regular physical activity (at least twice-weekly) * other serious medical condition that might impair ability to participate in strength or aerobic exercise
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The proposed project will evaluate two methods of implementation of the new Physical Activity Guidelines (PAGs) for Adults with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) living in two Ontario communities. The investigators will also determine if following the PAGs will improve aspects of fitness, function, quality of life and risk for cardiometabolic disease in this population. The investigators hypothesize that adherence to the PAGs will be higher in people who have been referred directly to a community-based exercise program, and that this greater adherence to physical activity will be associated with greater improvements in fitness, function and quality of life. This randomized controlled trial will provide important information on how best to implement physical activity recommendations within the community setting; this information will be translated to key stakeholders during the final stages of the project.
Papers
Results
Physician referral improves adherence to the physical activity guidelines for adults with MS: A randomized controlled trial.Mult Scler Relat Disord · 2020
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History
Started
May 2014
Main results due
Mar 2018
Finished
Mar 2018