Internet-Delivered Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Cognitive Processing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis (BIPAMS-Cog)
Multiple Sclerosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Sclerosis focused on measuring Physical Activity, Cognition
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Residing in the United States (residing in Alabama is not required)
- English as primary language
- Between 18+ years old
- Diagnosis of MS
- Relapse free in the past 30 days
- Internet and email access
- Currently physically inactive (GLTEQ)
- Able to ambulate without assistance (self-report and PDDS)
- Willingness to complete the questionnaires
- Willingness to wear the accelerometer
- Willingness to undergo random assignment (BIPAMS or WellMS)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals not meeting above inclusion criteria
- Individuals with moderate to high risk for contraindications of possible injury or death when undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise (PARQ)
Sites / Locations
- University of Illinois at ChicagoRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity in MS (BIPAMS)
Wellness for MS (WellMS)
The current behavioral intervention consists of two primary components; an internet website and oneonone video chats with a behavioral coach.The internet website involves content delivered through interactive video courses.The interactive video courses are based on elements of social cognitive theory.Each course consists of an introduction,the primary content,and a take home message.The interactive courses include embedded,supplementary options such as videos on content and worksheets related to the topic.A pedometer is provided for tracking steps,and these steps will be entered into the website so progress can be monitored.The chats support adherence to the intervention,discussion of website material,supportive accountability,and reporting of adverse events/injuries.The chats are conducted facetoface through an online videoconferencing platform.The chats occur 7 times during the first 2 months,4 times during the second 2 months,and twice during the final 2 months of the intervention.
Provides an internet website and oneonone video chats that discuss materials about self-managing multiple sclerosis (MS) consequences and health indicators through methods other than physical activity.The materials are transformations of brochures provided by the National MS Society,including Gait or Walking Problems:The Basic Facts;MS and Your Emotions;Pain:The Basic Facts; Solving Cognitive Problems;Taming Stress in MS;Food for Thought:MS and Nutrition;and Vitamins,Minerals,and Herbs:An Introduction.The delivery of the internet materials and chat sessions will occur on the same time schedule and frequency as the intervention condition,and will have a comparable time commitment. The control condition will not involve tracking steps and a pedometer with not be provided.