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Internet-based Physical Activity Promotion and Exercise Prescription for People With Multiple Sclerosis. A Feasibility Study.

CompletedNot a drug-phase studyMS (type not specified)NCT04057066

What it found

No results found

We found no results in the registry or in papers.

This trial finished 7 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.

What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Physical activity counseling
  • Exercise

What it measured

Main measures

  • Acceptability of the Intervention and participants' experiences (focus groups)

    1 week after the end of the intervention

    Feasibility

  • Compliance with intervention protocol (completed training sessions and e-learning modules)

    over the 12 weeks of intervention

  • Acceptability of the Intervention and participants' experiences (interviews)

    1 week after the end of the intervention

    Feasibility

Other measures (5)

  • Changes in objectively measures physical activity

    1 week before start of the intervention (T0), 1 week after the end of the intervention (T1)

    Physical function

  • Changes in subjectively measured physical activity: European Health Interview Survey-Physical Activity Questionnaire (EHIS-PAQ)

    1 week before start of the intervention (T0), 1 week after end of the intervention (T1)

    Walking and mobilityPhysical function

  • Würzburger Fatigue Inventory for MS (WEIMuS)

    1 week before start of the intervention (T0), 1 week after the end of the intervention (T1)

    Thinking and memoryFatigue

  • Allgemeine Depressionsskala (ADS-L)

    1 week before start of the intervention (T0), 1 week after the end of the intervention (T1)

    Mood and sleep

  • Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12

    1 week before start of the intervention (T0), 1 week after the end of the intervention (T1)

    Walking and mobilityMood and sleep

Who could take part

MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65

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Inclusion criteria

* diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (McDonald criteria) * expanded Disability Status Scale between 0 - 6.5 * neurologically stable (no exacerbation within 30 days prior to enrollment) * internet access (WiFi) * basic knowledge on handling personal computer and the internet * owning a smartphone with the operating system Android or IOS and with access to Google Play Store or Apple App score * ability to read, write and comprehend as well as communicate electronically * not regularly physically active (more than 30 minutes twice a week with a moderate intensity (includes aerobic training, resistance training and other sports e.g. Tennis; excludes physiotherapy, physical activity during work or household, grocery shopping, gardening, walking the dog etc.)

Exclusion criteria

* clinically relevant cardiovascular diseases * cortisone therapy in the last 30 days * cognitive impairment * severe impairment of hand function (ataxia or paresis impeding the use of a smartphone app or smartwatch) * severe internal, orthopaedic and metabolic diseases that restrict mobility

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

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

This study evaluates the feasibility of a 12-week internet-based exercise and physical activity counseling intervention for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Papers

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    History

      1. Started

        Feb 2019

      2. Main results due

        Aug 2019

      3. Finished

        Aug 2019

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