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Motivation of Patients Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis to Become Citizen Researchers

Primary Purpose

Multiple Sclerosis

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Locations
Denmark
Study Type
Observational
Intervention
Qualitative evaluation
Sponsored by
University of Copenhagen
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an observational trial for Multiple Sclerosis focused on measuring Multiple Sclerosis, Qualitative study, Motivation

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 or above
  • Read, write and understand Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Aphasia
  • Severe cognitive impairment

Sites / Locations

  • University of CopenhagenRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Arm Label

Semi-structured interviews

Questionnaire survey

Focus group interviews

Arm Description

20 participants (anticipated)

400 respondents (anticipated)

3-5 focus group interviews (anticipated)

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Analysis of qualitative interviews and measurement of eHealth literacy (eHealth literacy questionnaire)
Evaluation of motivational factors based on questionnaire survey
Analysis of focus group interviews on motivational factors for registering nutrition and lifestyle factors among patients with multiple sclerosis

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
April 28, 2016
Last Updated
April 29, 2016
Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Collaborators
Danish Multiple Sclerosis Society
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02760082
Brief Title
Motivation of Patients Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis to Become Citizen Researchers
Official Title
Identifying Motivational Factors for Registering Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type
Observational

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
February 2016 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2017 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
April 2017 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Collaborators
Danish Multiple Sclerosis Society

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The study will based on qualitative methods investigate motivational factors among patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for registering nutrition, environmental factors, stress provoking factors and physical activity (NESPA). The aim is to gain knowledge on motivational factors for using a digital tool for collecting data on NESPA and incorporate this knowledge into a form which can be used in requirement specifications for such a digital tool.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Sclerosis
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, Qualitative study, Motivation

7. Study Design

Enrollment
500 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Semi-structured interviews
Arm Description
20 participants (anticipated)
Arm Title
Questionnaire survey
Arm Description
400 respondents (anticipated)
Arm Title
Focus group interviews
Arm Description
3-5 focus group interviews (anticipated)
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Qualitative evaluation
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Analysis of qualitative interviews and measurement of eHealth literacy (eHealth literacy questionnaire)
Time Frame
Up to 6 months
Title
Evaluation of motivational factors based on questionnaire survey
Time Frame
Up to 10 months
Title
Analysis of focus group interviews on motivational factors for registering nutrition and lifestyle factors among patients with multiple sclerosis
Time Frame
Up to 12 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 or above Read, write and understand Danish Exclusion Criteria: Aphasia Severe cognitive impairment
Study Population Description
Patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Astrid K Knudsen, PhD Student
Email
askn@sund.ku.dk
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Lars Kayser, PhD, MD
Email
lk@sund.ku.dk
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Copenhagen
City
Copenhagen
Country
Denmark
Individual Site Status
Recruiting

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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