NCT01572207

Promoting Physical Activity Behavior in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Using Targeted Print-material to Promote Physical Activity Behavior in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether tailored print material can promote physical activity and exercise, and subsequently improve quality of life and fitness levels among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Research suggests that routine physical activity is beneficial in people with mild to moderate MS. However, people with MS may face many barriers for engaging in regular physical activity. Prescribing a home exercise program and receiving tailored motivational print material may help people engage in physical activity. Thus, the investigators hope to figure out whether tailored print material can be used as strategy to promote physical activity and improve physical function in people with MS.

Detailed description

The objective of the proposed study is to further our understanding of methods to promote physical activity (PA) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The investigators will evaluate the efficacy of a print-based multifaceted intervention that consists of prescribing an exercise program and teaching self-management strategies.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Immediate exercise	Subjects in the immediate exercise group will be prescribed a home exercise program during the first meeting and will begin the 12 week training period immediately following the first meeting.
BEHAVIORAL	Delayed exercise	Subjects in the delayed exercise group will begin the home exercise program 12 weeks following the initial meeting.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-07-01
• Primary completion: 2012-07-01
• Completion: 2012-07-01
• First posted: 2012-04-06
• Last updated: 2022-01-05
• Results posted: 2015-01-26

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States