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Estudio del curso de dominio de la intervención autoinmune (AIM)

15 de septiembre de 2026 actualizado por: Terry L. Wahls

Evaluación de un curso en línea diseñado para apoyar la adopción de rutinas de alimentación y autocuidado más saludables en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple

The goal of this project is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of using an online program to improve diet and self-care in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), fibromyalgia, post acute sequela of covid, and cancer in remission with persisting fatigue.

Descripción general del estudio

Descripción detallada

The goal of this project is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of using an online program to improve diet and self-care in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), fibromyalgia, post acute sequela of covid, and cancer in remissin with persisting fatigue. The cancer patients must be patients at the University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center.

Once eligibility criteria are determined and consent is obtained, participants would work through the course modules like a non-graded online course. There are exercises and personal assessments within the course participants are asked to take to build upon each other to increase the success of the experience while taking the course.

Throughout the course there will be modules that will discuss an inner game plan, food intervention plan, physical intervention plan, and an increased resilience plan. The fourth module suggests different strategies that participants can do to improve their health beyond food and exercise. These types of things would include supplements, light therapy, detoxification, improved sleep, stress reduction, and other ways to enhance their body's resilience.

Investigators ask that participants inform and work with their healthcare team to personalize their treatment and determine if the suggested strategies mentioned in the course are appropriate for their healthcare path. This will provide dietary education to a larger sample size compared to what has been studied in the past. The study may include more patients that have limited resources, including but not limited to, money and location for access to registered dietitians with expertise in dietary instruction for patient s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and CIS. There is interest in education and support that can be delivered via an online platform that can lead to improved diet quality and self-care routines for multiple sclerosis and autoimmune patients.

This study will use a randomized single-blind wait list control design to evaluate the impact of an online course that teaches the modified Paleolithic diet, nutrient dense vegetarian diet and Mediterranean diets, stress reduction and exercise strategies using commercially available online course for autoimmune patients. Data will be collected in the short-term (after 3 months) and long-term (at the end of 6 months ) to analyze the impact of an online wellness program QoL and related outcomes among people with CIS and MS, fibromyalgia, post acute sequela of covid, and cancer in remission wiht persisting fatigue.

The study will use a 7-day window to collect baseline assessments. Participants will use a personal email that does not contain identifying information to participate in the study. Participants will be asked to complete all baseline assessments. This email and password will be used for access to the online course materials. Patients will be randomized to the intervention arm based upon the baseline modified fatigue impact score.

Patients will receive access to the online program and 7 group support videos (released one per week or 7 weeks total). Participants will access the course materials using the study assigned email.

The proposed study will consist of virtual-only participants and will have 3 virtual visits every 3 months (months 0, 3, and 6). Online questionnaires will be sent to the participants to assess fatigue and quality of life. Dietary assessments will include a questionnaire through a web-based tool after baseline, at month 3, and month 6.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

400

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

Esta sección proporciona los datos de contacto de quienes realizan el estudio e información sobre dónde se lleva a cabo este estudio.

Ubicaciones de estudio

    • Iowa
      • Iowa City, Iowa, Estados Unidos, 52246
        • Univeristy of Iowa

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

18 años a 100 años (Adulto, Adulto Mayor)

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Géneros elegibles para el estudio

Todos

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • self-reported multiple sclerosis
  • self-reported clinically isolated syndrome

OR self-reported post-acute sequelae of COVID (PASC), also known as long COVID, with a confirmed laboratory test of COVID-19 infection, persisting fatigue and neuropsychiatric symptoms for longer than 6 months after confirmation of COVID diagnosis,

OR self-reported diagnosis of fibromyalgia as documented by their treating specialist or primary care provider,

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Plan de estudios

Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.

¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Cuidados de apoyo
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación cruzada
  • Enmascaramiento: Único

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Intervention Autoimmune Intervention Mastery Course (AIM) online course

This arm will begin the intervention immediately after randomization

Immediate access to an on line audio and video course with education about strategies to grow and improve resilience, diet quality, exercise, stress reduction and self-care

Otros nombres:
  • Curso AIM

Immediate access to videos answering common questions about the course concepts. One video released each week, 7 videos total.

Otros nombres:
  • Sesiones de preguntas y respuestas de AIM
Otro: Delayed Autoimmune Intervention Mastery Course

This is the control arm.

Delayed access to an on line audio and video course with education about strategies to grow and improve resilience, diet quality, exercise, stress reduction and self-care

Delayed access to videos answering common questions about the course concepts. One video released each week, 7 videos total.

Otros nombres:
  • Sesiones de preguntas y respuestas de AIM retrasadas

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Multiple Sclerosis 54 Quality of Life Mental Health (MS 54 QoL MH)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Change in (MS 54 QoL MH) survey questions mean scores, range 0-100, higher number is better.

baseline to 3 months
Multiple Sclerosis 54 Quality of Life Mental Health (MS 54 QoL MH)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6months

Change in (MS 54 QoL MH) survey questions mean scores, range 0-100, higher number is better.

baseline to 6months
Multiple Sclerosis 54 Quality of Life Physical Health (MS 54 QoL PH)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Change in (MS 54 QoL PH) survey questions mean scores, range 0-100, higher number is better.

baseline to 3 months
Multiple Sclerosis 54 Quality of Life Physical Health (MS 54 QoL PH)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

Change in (MS 54 QoL PH) survey questions mean scores, range 0-100, higher number is better.

baseline to 6 months
Short form 36 (SF 36)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Change in (SF 36) survey questions mean scores, range 0-100, higher number is better.

baseline to 3 months
Short form 36 (SF 36)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

Change in (SF 36) survey questions mean scores, range 0-100, higher number is better.

baseline to 6 months
The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-FS):
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

FACIT-FS is a 13-item measure that assesses self-reported fatigue and its impact upon daily activities and function, which can be completed in less than 5 minutes.10 Each question provides 5 ordinal response options ("not at all," "a little bit," "somewhat," "quite a bit," and "very much"). Each item contributes equally (item score range=0-4) to a total score that ranges from 0 to 52, where higher scores represent less fatigue.

baseline to 3 months
The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-FS):
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

FACIT-FS is a 13-item measure that assesses self-reported fatigue and its impact upon daily activities and function, which can be completed in less than 5 minutes.10 Each question provides 5 ordinal response options ("not at all," "a little bit," "somewhat," "quite a bit," and "very much"). Each item contributes equally (item score range=0-4) to a total score that ranges from 0 to 52, where higher scores represent less fatigue.

baseline to 6 months

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Change in MFIS survey questions, scores range from 0-84, lower score is better.

baseline to 3 months
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

Change in MFIS survey questions, scores range from 0-84, lower score is better.

baseline to 6 months
vegetable and fruit intake
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Change in number of servings of vegetables consumed per day, servings range from 0 to 9 or more

baseline to 3 months
vegetable and fruit intake
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

Change in number of servings of vegetables consumed per day, servings range from 0 to 9 or more

baseline to 6 months
added sugar intake
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

change in the grams of added sugar consumed each day, grams range from 0 to 100

baseline to 3 months
added sugar intake
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

change in the grams of added sugar consumed each day, grams range from 0 to 100

baseline to 6 months
calcium intake
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

change in calcium intake, range 0 to 2000 mg

baseline to 3 months
calcium intake
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

change in calcium intake, range 0 to 2000 mg

baseline to 6 months
Servings of whole grains consumed
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

change in number of servings of whole grains consumed, range 0 to 6 or more servings

baseline to 3 months
Servings of whole grains consumed
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

change in number of servings of whole grains consumed, range 0 to 6 or more servings

baseline to 6 months
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Revised
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Pain Rating (0-10 Low to High Scale) survey questions with higher score indicating greater impact

baseline to 3 months
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Revised
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

Pain Rating (0-10 Low to High Scale) survey with 15 items with higher score indicating greater impact

baseline to 6 months
Brief Pain Inventory
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

Interference (0-10 Low to High Scale) 15 survey items with higher score indicating greater intensity

baseline to 3 months
Brief Pain Inventory
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

Range 0-10(Low to High Scale) survey with higher score indicating greater pain intensity

baseline to 6 months
FM Disease activity (FIQR)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

0-100( Low to High Scale)21 survey items used to evaluate function, overall impact, and symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia.

baseline to 3 months
FM Disease activity (FIQR)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

0-100 (Low to High Scale)21 survey items used to evaluate function, overall impact, and symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia. High score indicating more severe symptoms.

baseline to 6 months
Pain scale
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

0-10 (low to high) 13 survey items used to evaluate feelings about pain.

baseline to 3 months
Pain catastrophizing scale
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

052 (low to high) 13 survey items used to evaluate feelings about pain. Higher scores indicating more severe feelings about pain related problems

baseline to 6 months
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 3 months

measures health-related QoL covering 5 domains: physical well-being (7 items), family/social well-being (7 items), emotional well-being (6 items), functional well-being (7 items), and fatigue-specific items (13 items).10 These items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 0 = "not at all" and 5 = "very much," with a recall period over the past 7 days. Domain scores can be calculated by summing the scores for each domain, and/or a total score by summing the scores for all domains, with higher scores representing better functioning. General guidelines estimate for the FACT-G minimally important difference (MID), is 4-7 points. The total score ranges from 0-108.

baseline to 3 months
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G)
Periodo de tiempo: baseline to 6 months

measures health-related QoL covering 5 domains: physical well-being (7 items), family/social well-being (7 items), emotional well-being (6 items), functional well-being (7 items), and fatigue-specific items (13 items).10 These items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 0 = "not at all" and 5 = "very much," with a recall period over the past 7 days. Domain scores can be calculated by summing the scores for each domain, and/or a total score by summing the scores for all domains, with higher scores representing better functioning. General guidelines estimate for the FACT-G minimally important difference (MID), is 4-7 points. The total score ranges from 0-108.

baseline to 6 months
Optional interview at study conclusion
Periodo de tiempo: collected at study conclusion

Asking open ended questions about the participant's study experience, barriers, challenges, web-based aspect of course, social support, geographic location, experience with specific modules and suggestions for improvement for the course and the study

collected at study conclusion

Colaboradores e Investigadores

Aquí es donde encontrará personas y organizaciones involucradas en este estudio.

Patrocinador

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Terry L Wahls, MD, University of Iowa

Publicaciones y enlaces útiles

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Publicaciones Generales

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

1 de diciembre de 2021

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2027

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2027

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

15 de septiembre de 2021

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

15 de septiembre de 2021

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

27 de septiembre de 2021

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

18 de septiembre de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

15 de septiembre de 2026

Última verificación

1 de agosto de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

SÍ

Descripción del plan IPD

Will share study data to scientists with a published PROSPERO registered meta-analysis.

Marco de tiempo para compartir IPD

A year after the data has been published.

Criterios de acceso compartido de IPD

Scientists with a published (in a peer reviewed journal) PROSPERO meta-analysis protocol who have contacted the PI with a copy of the published protocol, their address, phone number and specific data that is being requested. The PI will review the documents and if determined appropriate, the PI will then initiate an outgoing material data use agreement with the Division of Sponsored Programs at the University of Iowa who will then contact the requesting scientist. Once the date use agreement has been signed, the data will be shared according to the terms outlined in the data use agreement.

Tipo de información de apoyo para compartir IPD

  • PROTOCOLO DE ESTUDIO
  • CIF

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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