Promoting Physical Activity Behavior in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | July 2011 |
| End Date: | July 2012 |
| Contact: | Corey McDaniel |
| Email: | mcdanic3@ccf.org |
| Phone: | (216) 445-9674 |
Using Targeted Print-material to Promote Physical Activity Behavior in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
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.
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.
The objective of the proposed study is to further our understanding of methods to promote
physical activity (PA) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The investigators will
evaluate the efficacy of a print-based multifaceted intervention that consists of
prescribing an exercise program and teaching self-management strategies.
physical activity (PA) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The investigators will
evaluate the efficacy of a print-based multifaceted intervention that consists of
prescribing an exercise program and teaching self-management strategies.
Inclusion Criteria:
- A physician-confirmed diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS
Exclusion Criteria:
- 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
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