A randomised controlled trial of a self-management programme for fatigue in multiple sclerosis

Completed

• Conditions: Multiple sclerosis; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN76517470
• Lead Sponsor: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-03-17
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

1. Providing written informed consent
2. Over the age of 18
3. Clinical diagnosis of relapsing-remitting or progressive multiple sclerosis
4. Score on the Fatigue Severity Scale > 4
5. Ambulatory (score on the Adapted Patient Determined Disease Steps Scale <8)
6. Able to attend the intervention sessions
7. English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

1. Attended a specific fatigue management programme within the last year
2. Received a substantive, specific, fatigue intervention from an Occupational Therapist (OT) or other health professional, consisting of more than general advice, within the previous 3 months
3. Already involved in another research study
4. Cognitive deficits that would preclude engagement in the group format or benefit from the programme. This will be based on the judgement of health professionals/local investigators
5. A relapse within the previous 3 months
6. Individuals who have been on a disease-modifying drug or an anti-depressant for fewer than 3 months
7. Severe psychological disorders (individuals known to be currently under the care of a psychiatrist or addiction services)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified