Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
Chronic Disabling Condition, Comparative Evaluation, Physical Activity, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a group wellness intervention or individualized physical rehabilitation was more effective in improving health and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis.
Detailed description
Evidence from this study shows that both interventions were effective in improving health and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis. The results also show that participants may benefit more physically from individualized physical rehabilitation and more mentally from group wellness interventions. Interventions that combine individualized therapeutic exercise with group health education might be most effective for persons with multiple sclerosis.
Interventions
OTHERGroup wellness intervention
OTHERIndividualized physical rehabilitation
Sponsors
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* A physician-confirmed diagnosis of MS * Between the ages of 18 to 75 years * Ability to ambulate 25 meters with or without the use of an adaptive aide
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant * Cardiovascular disease * Had fallen more than twice in the past month * Significant cognitive deficits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Modified Fatigue Impact Scale SF-36 Mental Health Inventory | 16 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical assessments | 16-weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed