Evaluation of a Web-Based Fall Prevention Program on People With Multiple Sclerosis



Status:Completed
Conditions:Neurology, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/17/2018
Start Date:February 15, 2017
End Date:January 25, 2018

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a web-based fall prevention program called Free
From Falls Online (FFFO) on people with multiple sclerosis.

The overarching goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of an online
self-management program for preventing falls among people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). To
accomplish this objective, the investigators have designed a web-based fall prevention
program called Free From Falls Online (FFFO), based on the traditionally in-person program
developed by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The specific aims of this study are
three-fold: (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of an online fall prevention self-education
program by comparing fall frequency between participants and controls; (2) evaluate the
impact of FFFO by comparing patient reported measures of physical function, fatigue,
self-efficacy, psychosocial illness impact, social participation and satisfaction, and
perception of global health between participants and controls; (3) and to determine usability
of and satisfaction with FFFO.

Inclusion Criteria:

- MS of any type with no relapse in the previous month

- Self-reported history of 2 or more falls in the previous 2 months

- Ability to walk at least 100 meters with intermittent or unilateral constant
assistance (Expanded Disability Severity Scale (EDSS) step <6.0)

- Daily access a computer and willingness to respond to a daily survey

Exclusion Criteria:

- Medical conditions that would preclude reliable participation or increases risk for
injury during the program
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Portland, Oregon 97227
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