HOme-Based Self-management and COgnitive Training CHanges Lives (HOBSC
HOme-Based Self-management and COgnitive Training CHanges Lives (HOBSCOTCH) - Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What it found
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What was tested
Treatment tested
- HOme-Based Self-management and COgnitive Training CHanges lives (HOBSCOTCH)
What it measured
Main measures
Change in quality of life as measured by comparing FAMS-Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis v4.0 scores pre- and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS intervention.
Baseline (pre-HOBSCOTCH-MS) and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS, approximately 9 weeks later.
FatigueWalking and mobilityQuality of life (reported by participants)Change in subjective cognition as measured by comparing Neuro-QOL Item Bank v2.0 Cognitive Function scores pre- and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS intervention.
Baseline (pre-HOBSCOTCH-MS) and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS, approximately 9 weeks later.
Thinking and memoryQuality of life (reported by participants)
Other measures (2)
Change in objective cognition as measured by comparing Symbol-Digit Modalities Test scores pre- and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS intervention.
Baseline (pre-HOBSCOTCH-MS) and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS, approximately 9 weeks later.
Thinking and memoryChange in objective cognition as measured by comparing California Verbal Learning Test-III scores pre- and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS intervention.
Baseline (pre-HOBSCOTCH-MS) and post-HOBSCOTCH-MS, approximately 9 weeks later.
Thinking and memory
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 20 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* Age 20 - 65 years * Literate, English-speaking with grade 12 or equivalent in education * Self-reported diagnosis of MS * Self-reported cognitive/memory difficulties * Telephone and internet access
Exclusion criteria
* Cognitive dysfunction that precludes participation in giving informed consent * Significant visual impairment precluding reading or writing * No reliable telephone or internet access * Acute psychiatric illness * History of progressive neurodegenerative disease (dementia)
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The goal of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of adapting and delivering the existing home-based epilepsy self-management intervention, HOBSCOTCH, for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the current HOBSCOTCH program be adapted for people with MS? 2. Will people with MS experience improved quality of life similar to that found in people with epilepsy after participating in the HOBSCOTCH program? Participants will be asked to: * attend nine, one-hour virtual (online and/or by telephone) HOBSCOTCH-MS sessions with a one-on-one certified HOBSCOTCH-MS coach * complete a brief clinical questionnaire about their diagnosis of MS * complete four questionnaires before and after the HOBSCOTCH-MS sessions about their quality of life and about memory and thinking processes * keep a short daily diary about their MS symptoms and use of the self-management strategies taught in the HOBSCOTCH-MS program * complete a brief Satisfaction Survey after the entire HOBSCOTCH-MS program
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History
Started
Jan 2024
Main results due
Nov 2025
Finished
Jan 2028