Promoting Physical Activity Behavior in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01572207
- Run by
- Case Western Reserve University
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2011-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2012-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2022-01-05
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- A physician-confirmed diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS
You may not qualify if…
- Exercise more than 150 minutes per week
- Pregnant
- Metabolic or cardiopulmonary disease that puts patient at high risk for engaging in a home exercise program (patients with controlled diabetes and high blood pressure will still be considered eligible)
- Four or more falls in the past 6 months
- Be able to walk 25 feet with or without a cane
- Severe cognitive deficits
- Unable to read at a 6th grade level
- A condition besides MS that had lead to hospitalization in the past year
Where it is running
- The Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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