Test a new physiotherapy intervention to encourage people with multiple sclerosis to do more physical activity

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Multiple sclerosis; Neurological - Multiple sclerosis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001070426
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-08-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

a diagnosis of MS of any type, aged 18-85 years, presenting with a moderate to high level of disability based on EDSS scale. Participants will be required to have computer and internet access (compatible with Zoom and the WBP) and have basic computer skills (or have a person who can help them to use a computer). Participants will live in a rural area as determined by their residential postal address.

Exclusion Criteria

Current or recent disease relapse (< 3 months), currently participating in regular exercise or physical activity programmes, receiving regular rehabilitation or participating in other clinical trials, and the presence of co-morbidities, such as cardiac, orthopaedic or neurological conditions that prevent them from taking part in physical activity. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire(PARQ) will be administered to assess the latter criteria and any positive answer in participant’s PARQ will check with their GPs to omit any potential harm.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified