A Multi-Site Trial of MS INFoRm (Fatigue Management Resource)
A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of MS INFoRm: An Interactive Fatigue Management Resource for Persons 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
- MS INFoRm
Compared with
- Usual Care Control Group
What it measured
Main measures
Change in the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
Administered at baseline (week 1), 3-months (week 12), and 6-months (week 36).
Fatigue
Other measures (4)
Change in the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Efficacy Scale
Administered at baseline (week 1), 3-months (week 12), and 6-months (week 36).
Change in the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire
Administered at baseline (week 1), 3-months (week 12), and 6-months (week 36).
Thinking and memoryChange in the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale
Administered at baseline (week 1), 3-months (week 12), and 6-months (week 36).
Mood and sleepChange in the Impact on Participation and Autonomy Questionnaire
Administered at baseline (week 1), 3-months (week 12), and 6-months (week 36).
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
Show the full criteria
Inclusion criteria
* confirmed diagnosis of MS * between 18 and 65 years of age * access to a computer or other electronic device with internet access on which to use the website * report mild to moderate fatigue * live in Canada
Exclusion criteria
* any major comorbid conditions that might influence fatigue management (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive lung disease, chronic fatigue syndrome) * report difficulty reading and comprehending English written at a Grade 7 level * report upper extremity or visual impairments that cannot be accommodated adequately to enable computer access
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
People with MS commonly experience extreme fatigue that negatively impacts their ability to engage in a full range of daily activities, quality of life, and employment. A new website called MS INFoRm (Multiple Sclerosis: An Interactive Fatigue Management Resource) allows people with MS to take a personalized and active approach to learning about and managing their fatigue. The aims of this study are: 1. To determine to determine whether 3-month use of the MS INFoRm website can reduce the impact of fatigue on daily life among persons with MS. 2. To determine whether 3-month use of the MS INFoRm website results in improvement in self- efficacy/ confidence for managing MS fatigue, self-reported cognitive function, participation and autonomy/ independence, and depression. 3. To determine whether benefits are maintained among the MS INFoRm users after 6-months.
Papers
Results
Evaluating occupational performance coaching to support fatigue management for people with multiple sclerosis: A feasibility study.Clin Rehabil · 2022
Results
A multi-site, randomized controlled trial of MS INFoRm, a fatigue self-management website for persons with multiple sclerosis: rationale and study protocol.BMC Neurol · 2019
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History
Started
Jan 2018
Main results due
Jun 2021
Finished
Jun 2021