A multimodal intervention for patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: feasibility and effect on fatigue.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease influenced by environmental factors.

Objectives

The feasibility of a multimodal intervention and its effect on perceived fatigue in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis were assessed.

Design/setting

This was a single-arm, open-label intervention study in an outpatient setting.

Interventions

A multimodal intervention including a modified paleolithic diet with supplements, stretching, strengthening exercises with electrical stimulation of trunk and lower limb muscles, meditation, and massage was used.

Outcome measures

Adherence to each component of the intervention was calculated using daily logs. Side-effects were assessed from a monthly questionnaire and blood analyses. Fatigue was

SUBMITTER: Bisht B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4011484 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature