Internet-based Physical Activity Promotion and Exercise Prescription for People With Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNot a drug-phase studyMS (type not specified)NCT04367389

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

  • Physical activity promotion
  • Exercise

What it measured

Main measures

  • Changes in objectively measures physical activity

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Physical function

Other measures (12)

  • Changes in subjectively measured physical activity: BSA-Questionnaire

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Physical function
  • Würzburger Fatigue Inventory for MS (WEIMuS)

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Thinking and memoryFatigue
  • Allgemeine Depressionsskala (ADS-L)

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Mood and sleep
  • Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Walking and mobilityMood and sleep
  • Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Quality of life (reported by participants)
  • Timed 25-Foot Walk Test (T25FW)

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Disability progressionWalking and mobility
  • Two-minute Walk Test (2MWT)

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Walking and mobility
  • Selbstkonkordanz-Skala (SSK-Scale)

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Physical function
  • Physical activity-related health competence questionnaire

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Physical function
  • German psychological need satisfaction in exercise scale

    Baseline, after 3 months, after 6 months

    Physical functionQuality of life (reported by participants)

Who could take part

MS (type not specified) · 18 and over

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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 * basic computer and internet skills (e. g. using web browser and webcams) * ability to operate a smartphone (especially to install mobile applications) * ability to read, write and comprehend as well as communicate electronically

Exclusion criteria

* regularly physically active (more than 30 minutes twice a week with at least 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.) * clinically relevant cardiovascular diseases * cortisone therapy in the last 30 days * cognitive impairment that hampers study implementation * 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

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a 12-week internet-based exercise and physical activity promotion intervention on physical activity. Furthermore, effects on symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, Physical Activity-related Health Competence (PAHCO), self-concordance and basic needs satisfaction as well as usability and acceptability of the intervention will be investigated.

Papers

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History

    1. Started

      Oct 2019

    2. Main results due

      Jul 2020

    3. Finished

      Jul 2020

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