NCT04768777

Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is higher among women with multiple sclerosis (MS) than women in the general population. The presence of sexual dysfunction is associated with decreased well-being and quality of life. There is limited research supporting pharmacological and other therapeutic approaches for managing sexual dysfunction in MS. Physical activity has beneficial effects on many of the consequences of MS, and physical activity represents a promising non-pharmacological approach for managing symptoms of sexual dysfunction in MS. The proposed research examines the effect of an Internet-delivered lifestyle physical activity intervention for improving sexual dysfunction in women with MS. The research proposed, if successful, will provide evidence for the efficacy of physical activity as a translatable approach for managing sexual dysfunction among women with MS.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
• Sexual Dysfunction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Behavioural intervention for physical activity for multiple sclerosis (BIPAMS)	The current behavioral intervention consists of two primary components; an internet website and one-on-one video chats with a behavioral coach. The internet website involves content delivered through interactive video courses.The interactive video courses are based on elements of social cognitive theory. Each course consists of an introduction, the primary content, and a take home message.The interactive courses include embedded, supplementary options such as videos on content and worksheets related to the topic.A pedometer is provided for tracking steps, and these steps will be entered into the website so progress can be monitored. The chats support adherence to the intervention,discussion of website material,supportive accountability,and reporting of adverse events/injuries. The chats are conducted face-to-face through an online videoconferencing platform. There are a total of 12 chats over 16 weeks. Chats occur on weeks 1-8, 10-11, 13 and16.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-12-01
• Primary completion: 2026-12-01
• Completion: 2026-12-30
• First posted: 2021-02-24
• Last updated: 2025-12-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States