eFIT: An Internet-based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in
eFIT: An Internet-based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in 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
- eFIT Intervention
Compared with
- eJournal Intervention
Given to everyone in the trial
- Treatment as usual
What it measured
Main measures
Adherence rate: Percentage of weekly eFIT group meetings that participants attend
12-weeks
Quality of life (reported by participants)FeasibilityCompletion rate: Percentage of enrolled participants who complete follow-up questionnaires
12-weeks
Feasibility
Other measures (3)
Change in International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) total score (self-reported physical activity level)
12-weeks
Physical functionPatient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
12-weeks
Mood and sleepUCLA Loneliness Scale
12-weeks
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
Show the full criteria
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18 or older * Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Exclusion criteria
* Cannot be available for the next 12 weeks consecutively
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
eFIT is a technology-enabled internet based psychosocial intervention to increase physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis, who are at unique risk for sedentary behaviors and for whom exercise and physical activity hold many benefits.
Papers
Results
Leavitt VM, Aguerre IM, Lee N, Riley CS, De Jager PL, Bloom S. RCT of a Telehealth Group-Based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis: eFIT. Neurol Clin Pract. 2021 Aug;11(4):291-297. doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000001039.Background
Pate RR, Pratt M, Blair SN, Haskell WL, Macera CA, Bouchard C, Buchner D, Ettinger W, Heath GW, King AC, et al. Physical activity and public health. A recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine. JAMA. 1995 Feb 1;273(5):402-7. doi: 10.1001/jama.273.5.402.
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History
Started
Apr 2019
Main results due
Apr 2020
Finished
Apr 2020