e-Mobile Tablet for People With Chronic Conditions
Examining the Usability of Computer Tablets to Promote Symptom Self-management and Engagement in Healthy Behaviors in Adults With Chronic Conditions
What it found
Results are posted in the registry, but without a statistical test of the main measure. See the numbers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Computer Tablet Group
- Paper and Pencil Group
- Contact Control Group
Results by group
Changes From Baseline in Physical Activity
Outcomes were administered immediately before the intervention and again 6-weeks later
| Group | Value | Interval | Number analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Tablet Group | 0.36 units on a scale | 0.77 (Standard Deviation) | 13 |
| Paper and Pencil Group | 0.31 units on a scale | 1.01 (Standard Deviation) | 15 |
| Contact Control Group | 0.43 units on a scale | 0.68 (Standard Deviation) | 15 |
| Computer Tablet Group | 0.76 units on a scale | 0.92 (Standard Deviation) | 13 |
| Paper and Pencil Group | 0.55 units on a scale | 1.15 (Standard Deviation) | 15 |
| Contact Control Group | 0.36 units on a scale | 0.61 (Standard Deviation) | 15 |
Values as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Outcomes measured differently across trials are not directly comparable.
Safety
| Group | Participants at risk | Serious adverse events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Tablet Group | 15 | 3 (20.0%) | |
| Paper and Pencil Group | 16 | 3 (18.8%) | |
| Standard Treatment Control Group | 15 | 1 (6.7%) |
As posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Serious adverse events include any serious health event during the trial, whether or not the treatment caused it.
What it measured
Main measures
Changes From Baseline in Physical Activity
Outcomes were administered immediately before the intervention and again 6-weeks later
Physical function
Other measures (4)
Changes From Baseline in Self-Report Physical Function
Outcomes were administered immediately before the intervention and again 6-weeks later
Quality of life (reported by participants)Changes From Baseline in 6-minute Walking Test
Outcomes were administered immediately before the intervention and again 6-weeks later
Walking and mobilityChanges From Baseline in Self-Efficacy
Outcomes were administered immediately before the intervention and again 6-weeks later
Physical functionChanges From Baseline in Weight
Outcomes were administered immediately before the intervention and again 6-weeks later
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 76
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Inclusion criteria
* Physician-confirmed diagnosis of a neuro-musculoskeletal condition or disease of the nerves, muscles, and/or bones that results in functional limitations * Physician consent to engage in home exercise/physical activity program * Regularly inactive (i.e., engaging in 90 minutes or less of purposeful physical activity each week) * Scoring ≤17 mental composite and ≤16 physical composite on the Global Health Questionnaire. * Have internet access (i.e., home, library or other WiFi location)
Exclusion criteria
* If the only disabling condition reported is not considered a neuro-musculoskeletal disease * Have hand-motor function impairments that would limit use of the tablet * Often engage in healthy eating habits * Are frequent fallers (i.e., more than 3 falls per month) * Have a diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, serious mental health disorder, chronic heart failure, myocardial infarction, and other unstable/severe cardiovascular conditions, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (e.g., admission to the hospital within the past 6 months for uncontrolled diabetes) * Have severe cognitive deficits * Reports consistently tracking and monitoring health behaviors * Unable to effectively use the tablet technology during the pre-intervention usability demonstration
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in routine physical activity may help decrease severity of symptoms, prevent secondary conditions, and slow functional decline in people with disabling neuromusculoskeletal conditions. However, people with these conditions face many health barriers to engaging in healthy behaviors. With the advent of portable technologies, such as smart phones, tablets and PDAs, there is a need to explore whether these technologies can help people with disabling conditions to stay motivated and overcome barriers to engaging in healthy behaviors.
Papers
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History
Started
Nov 2013
Main results due
Apr 2016
Finished
Apr 2016
Results posted
May 2023