Physiotherapist-guided Home Exercise in Moderate to Severe MS

Physiotherapist-guided Home Exercise in Moderate to Severe Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNot a drug-phase studyMS (type not specified)NCT03039400

What it found

Paper found, not read

A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.

What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Physiotherapist-guided home exercise with web-based support

Compared with

  • Physiotherapist-guided home exercise with standard support

What it measured

Main measures

  • Adherence to prescribed exercise program

    6 months

    Physical functionQuality of life (reported by participants)

Other measures (8)

  • Injury or fall

    6 months

    Walking and mobilityPain

  • Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS29 v.2)

    6 months

  • Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ)

    6 months

    Physical function

  • Grip strength measured on hand dynamometer

    6 months

    Arm and hand functionPhysical function

  • Timed 25-Foot Walk Test

    6 months

    Disability progressionWalking and mobility

  • Timed Up and Go

    6 months

    Walking and mobility

  • FIM (R) instrument

    6 months

    Vision

  • Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

    6 months

    Mood and sleep

Who could take part

MS (type not specified) · 18 and over

Show the full criteria

Inclusion criteria

* diagnosed with MS * moderate to severe disability (PDDS 2-7) * able to access the internet in your current living environment

Exclusion criteria

* already doing structured exercise more than once per week * residing >300km from Saskatoon (unless able to travel to Saskatoon for the appointments) * unable to understand the intent and process of this study

As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

Physical activity is a crucial component to wellness and is associated with multiple health benefits. Persons with MS may find it challenging to participate in regular physical activity or exercise, which is activity done to improve health and/or fitness. This research will test an innovative web-based intervention to help persons with moderate-to-severe disability manage their condition through a maintenance exercise program with specialized physiotherapist guidance and support. The researchers will examine adherence to the web-based physiotherapy program compared to standard physiotherapy care. Forty-five people with MS will be randomly assigned to the web group or standard care group at a rate of 2:1. Participants in the web group will receive supported and individualized web-based physiotherapy. Participants in the standard care group will receive a written exercise program. Regular participation (adherence) in the exercise programs will be evaluated in both groups over six months. The research will also examine participant satisfaction with the programs, safety, MS symptoms, and physical function. A web-based approach may be widely accessible to persons with MS in their own homes and could support long-term participation in physical activity important to wellness.

Papers

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History

    1. Started

      Mar 2017

    2. Main results due

      Oct 2018

    3. Finished

      Oct 2018

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