Comparing Individualized Rehabilitation to a Group Wellness Intervention for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Modified Fatigue Impact Scale SF-36 Mental Health Inventory
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 18 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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
- •Cardiovascular disease
- •Had fallen more than twice in the past month
- •Significant cognitive deficits
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale SF-36 Mental Health Inventory
Time Frame: 16 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Physical assessments(16-weeks)