Motivational Interviewing to Increase Physical Activity to Treat Depression in People Aging With MS or SCI

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury

In brief

This study compares two approaches to helping people who are aging with MS or SCI and are experiencing depressed mood to become more physically active. The study is carried out entirely by telephone. There is no need to travel and participants may reside anywhere within the United States. We will examine the effects of the intervention on overall physical activity, mood, pain, fatigue and general health. Participants will complete surveys over the phone throughout the study and wear an activity monitor 3 times. The study is 6 months in length and participants may receive up to $120 for their time and effort.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00947232

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

123

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2013-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-05

Who can join

Age: 45 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• aged at least 45 years old
• self-report diagnosis of MS or SCI
• meeting SCID requirements for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or dysthymia
• MS: EDSS between 4.0 and 8.0
• SCI: ASIA A-D injury level at or below C4 and they have upper extremity function sufficient to propel a manual wheelchair
• meeting PHQ-9 measure cut-off for depression by scoring more than 10 on the measure
• currently inactive (exercising less than 150 minutes per week)
• response form received from participants' doctor declaring exercise safe for the subject.

You may not qualify if…

• significant cognitive impairment
• pressure ulcers on sitting surfaces (or another condition that precludes sitting
• significant obesity (>160% of ideal body weight)
• significant risk factors for beginning moderate physical activity measured with the PAR-Q
• response form received from participants' doctor declaring exercise unsafe for the subject
• a self-reported history of significant Uthoff's effect for those with MS
• psychiatric contraindications such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, active suicidal ideation with intent or plan, or current alcohol or drug dependence. We will include people who remain depressed but are on stable doses of antidepressant medications.

Where it is running

• University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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