Promoting Physical Activity for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

August 7, 2007 updated by: University of Minnesota

Comparing Individualized Rehabilitation to a Group Wellness Intervention for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a group wellness intervention or individualized physical rehabilitation was more effective in improving health and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Evidence from this study shows that both interventions were effective in improving health and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis. The results also show that participants may benefit more physically from individualized physical rehabilitation and more mentally from group wellness interventions. Interventions that combine individualized therapeutic exercise with group health education might be most effective for persons with multiple sclerosis.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Minnesota
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455
        • University of Minnesota

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • A physician-confirmed diagnosis of MS
  • Between the ages of 18 to 75 years
  • Ability to ambulate 25 meters with or without the use of an adaptive aide

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Had fallen more than twice in the past month
  • Significant cognitive deficits

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale SF-36 Mental Health Inventory
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Physical assessments
Time Frame: 16-weeks
16-weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Minnesota

Collaborators

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Matthew A Plow, PhD, Brown University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 7, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 2007

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0311M53442

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