Multiple SclerosisNCT01572714
Examining the Effects of a Telehealth Self-management Intervention in Multiple Sclerosis
A study testing Social Support Program, Physical Activity Program and Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education Program in people with Multiple Sclerosis, run by Case Western Reserve University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention that supports individuals in managing fatigue and increasing physical activity (PA) behavior in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Multiple Sclerosis
- What is being tested?
- Social Support Program, Physical Activity Program and Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 208 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jul 2011to Feb 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- A physician-confirmed diagnosis of MS
Who cannot join
- Exercise more than 90 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 or walker
- Severe cognitive deficits
- A condition besides MS that had lead to hospitalization in the past year
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106
About this study
Official title: Examining the Effects of Physical Activity Promotion, Fatigue Management Education, and Social Support Using a Telehealth Intervention Approach Among Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
The objective of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention that supports individuals in managing fatigue and increasing physical activity (PA) behavior in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The hypothesis is that a fatigue management plus physical activity intervention will significantly improve fatigue, quality of life, physical function, and community integration.
Read the detailed description
The long-term objective of this study is to use a telehealth intervention approach to reduce the devastating effects of the reciprocal relationship between fatigue and inactivity on quality of life and participation in life roles in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Chronic fatigue and inactivity are common problems in persons with MS, and the reciprocal relationship between fatigue and inactivity may have negative synergistic effects on quality of life and participation in life roles. The proposed study is novel in that it represents a multi-disciplinary effort to merge two promising lines of MS research: fatigue management and PA promotion. The proposed fatigue management plus PA intervention (FM+) will consist of incorporating a modified teleconference version of Packer et al.'s empirically-tested Fatigue Management program with innovative, yet simple approaches to promote lifestyle PA by encouraging goal-setting and self-monitoring with a pedometer. Ambulatory individuals with MS will be recruited and randomized into one of three telehealth interventions: social support intervention, PA-only intervention, and FM+.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Being tested
- Social Support Program, Physical Activity Program, Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education Program
- Keywords
- Exercise, Self Care, Fatigue
- Medical subject headings
- Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Activity, Fatigue
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Social Support ProgramBehavioural
Also called Social support
The social support program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Topics will include information on MS, disease modifying medications, preventive screening, community organizations, nutrition, cognitive problems, and hiring an aide.
Physical Activity ProgramBehavioural
Also called Physical Activity-only
The physical activity education program will consist of 3 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program.
Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education ProgramBehavioural
Also called Physical Activity +
The physical activity plus fatigue management education program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. In addition, subjects in this course will learn strategies to reduce fatigue, such as taking rest breaks and re-arranging workspace.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Social Support Program | Active comparator | The social support program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Topics will include information on MS, disease modifying medications, preventive screening, community organizations, nutrition, cognitive problems, and hiring an aide. Receives: Behavioral: Social Support Program |
| Physical Activity Program | Active comparator | The physical activity education program will consist of 3 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. Receives: Behavioral: Physical Activity Program |
| Physical Activity Plus Fatigue | Active comparator | The physical activity plus fatigue management education program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. In addition, subjects in this course will learn strategies to reduce fatigue, such as taking rest breaks and re-arranging workspace. Receives: Behavioral: Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Changes from baseline in physical activity levels
Physical activity behavior will be measured with the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and accelerometers.
Measured: Each patient will be given the assessments at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Changes from baseline in fatigue levels
Fatigue will be measured with the Fatigue Impact Scale.
Measured: Each patient will be given the questionnaire at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).
Changes from baseline in quality of life
The SF-12, Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale, and Community Participation Indicator (CPI) will be administered.
Measured: Each patient will be given the questionnaires at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Apr 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2011
- Primary completionFeb 2017
- Study completionFeb 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Multiple SclerosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 208 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Matthew Plow, Case Western Reserve University
- Investigators
- Matthew A Plow, PhD, Principal investigator, Case Western Reserve University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01572714
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 03-14-19
- Status last verified
- Dec 2021
- First submitted
- 4 Apr 2012
- Last updated
- 6 Jan 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Plow M, Motl RW, Finlayson M, Bethoux F. Response heterogeneity in a randomized controlled trial of telerehabilitation interventions among adults with multiple sclerosis. J Telemed Telecare. 2022 Oct;28(9):642-652. doi: 10.1177/1357633X20964693. Epub 2020 Oct 25.
PubMed 33100184Plow M, Motl RW, Finlayson M, Bethoux F. Intervention Mediators in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Physical Activity and Fatigue Self-management Behaviors Among Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. Ann Behav Med. 2020 Feb 21;54(3):213-221. doi: 10.1093/abm/kaz033.
PubMed 31595300Plow M, Finlayson M, Liu J, Motl RW, Bethoux F, Sattar A. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Telephone-Delivered Physical Activity and Fatigue Self-management Interventions in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Nov;100(11):2006-2014. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.04.022. Epub 2019 Jun 21.
PubMed 31229528Plow M, Finlayson M, Motl RW, Bethoux F. Randomized controlled trial of a teleconference fatigue management plus physical activity intervention in adults with multiple sclerosis: rationale and research protocol. BMC Neurol. 2012 Oct 16;12:122. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-12-122.
PubMed 23072517
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jan 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining the Effects of Physical Activity Promotion, Fatigue Management Education, and Social Support Using a Telehealth Intervention Approach Among Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01572714
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 03-14-19
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Keywords
- Exercise, Self Care, Fatigue
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 208 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Case Western Reserve UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Study start
- Jul 2011
- Primary completion
- Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Apr 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention that supports individuals in managing fatigue and increasing physical activity (PA) behavior in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The hypothesis is that a fatigue management plus physical activity intervention will significantly improve fatigue, quality of life, physical function, and community integration.
Detailed description
The long-term objective of this study is to use a telehealth intervention approach to reduce the devastating effects of the reciprocal relationship between fatigue and inactivity on quality of life and participation in life roles in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Chronic fatigue and inactivity are common problems in persons with MS, and the reciprocal relationship between fatigue and inactivity may have negative synergistic effects on quality of life and participation in life roles. The proposed study is novel in that it represents a multi-disciplinary effort to merge two promising lines of MS research: fatigue management and PA promotion. The proposed fatigue management plus PA intervention (FM+) will consist of incorporating a modified teleconference version of Packer et al.'s empirically-tested Fatigue Management program with innovative, yet simple approaches to promote lifestyle PA by encouraging goal-setting and self-monitoring with a pedometer. Ambulatory individuals with MS will be recruited and randomized into one of three telehealth interventions: social support intervention, PA-only intervention, and FM+.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Social Support Program | Active comparator | Behavioral: Social Support ProgramThe social support program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Topics will include information on MS, disease modifying medications, preventive screening, community organizations, nutrition, cognitive problems, and hiring an aide. |
| Physical Activity Program | Active comparator | Behavioral: Physical Activity ProgramThe physical activity education program will consist of 3 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. |
| Physical Activity Plus Fatigue | Active comparator | Behavioral: Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education ProgramThe physical activity plus fatigue management education program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. In addition, subjects in this course will learn strategies to reduce fatigue, such as taking rest breaks and re-arranging workspace. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- A physician-confirmed diagnosis of MS
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Exercise more than 90 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 or walker
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Social Support ProgramAlso: Social supportThe social support program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Topics will include information on MS, disease modifying medications, preventive screening, community organizations, nutrition, cognitive problems, and hiring an aide. | Behavioural | Social Support Program |
| Physical Activity ProgramAlso: Physical Activity-onlyThe physical activity education program will consist of 3 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. | Behavioural | Physical Activity Program |
| Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education ProgramAlso: Physical Activity +The physical activity plus fatigue management education program will consist of 6 weekly, 1.25-hours, teleconference calls with 4 biweekly, 15 minute, follow-up one-to-one phone calls. Subjects in this program will learn MS-specific benefits of physical activity, how to use a pedometer to self-monitor their progress for increasing physical activity levels, and learn strategies for maintaining their progress in the program. In addition, subjects in this course will learn strategies to reduce fatigue, such as taking rest breaks and re-arranging workspace. | Behavioural | Physical Activity Plus Fatigue |
Primary outcome
Changes from baseline in physical activity levels
Time frame: Each patient will be given the assessments at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).
Physical activity behavior will be measured with the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and accelerometers.
2 secondary outcomes
Changes from baseline in fatigue levels
Time frame: Each patient will be given the questionnaire at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).
Changes from baseline in quality of life
Time frame: Each patient will be given the questionnaires at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Jan 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33100184Plow M, Motl RW, Finlayson M, Bethoux F. Response heterogeneity in a randomized controlled trial of telerehabilitation interventions among adults with multiple sclerosis. J Telemed Telecare. 2022 Oct;28(9):642-652. doi: 10.1177/1357633X20964693. Epub 2020 Oct 25.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 31595300Plow M, Motl RW, Finlayson M, Bethoux F. Intervention Mediators in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Physical Activity and Fatigue Self-management Behaviors Among Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. Ann Behav Med. 2020 Feb 21;54(3):213-221. doi: 10.1093/abm/kaz033.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 31229528Plow M, Finlayson M, Liu J, Motl RW, Bethoux F, Sattar A. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Telephone-Delivered Physical Activity and Fatigue Self-management Interventions in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Nov;100(11):2006-2014. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.04.022. Epub 2019 Jun 21.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 23072517Plow M, Finlayson M, Motl RW, Bethoux F. Randomized controlled trial of a teleconference fatigue management plus physical activity intervention in adults with multiple sclerosis: rationale and research protocol. BMC Neurol. 2012 Oct 16;12:122. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-12-122.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Matthew A Plow, PhD principal investigator
Case Western Reserve University
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Social Support Program, Physical Activity Program and Physical Activity Plus Fatigue Management Education Program in people with Multiple Sclerosis, run by Case Western Reserve University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jan 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Changes from baseline in physical activity levels (time frame: Each patient will be given the assessments at 3 points during the study, at baseline, interim test (an average of 12 weeks from baseline) and at posttest (an average of 24 weeks from baseline).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01572714, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Jan 2022.