Multiple sclerosis (MS) Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Conditions
Interventions
Feasibility study organised as a pilot randomised controlled trial comparing cognitive behaviour self help leaflet with standard fatigue advice leaflet.
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients will be identified from the MS Nurse's current caseload and will have identified fatigue as a significant symptom in the last 12 months. Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis who are usually ambulant 2. Score of between 3-4 on the fatigue questionnaire 3. Over 18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who do not wish to be involved in the study 2. Patients receiving anti-fatigue medication (amantadine)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increased ability to cope with fatigue scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed