Physical Activity Together for People With Multiple Sclerosis and Their Care Partners: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of a Dyadic Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for all people; however, people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) find regular PA challenging. These people may include individuals with advanced disabilities and their care partners.

Objective

The objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of a dyadic PA intervention for people with advanced MS and their care partners.

Methods

This study is a randomized controlled feasibility trial of a 12-week intervention, with 1:1 allocation into an immediate intervention condition or delayed control condition. A target of 20 people with MS-care partner dyads will be included. The outcomes will be indicators of process, resources, management, and scientific feasibility. Participant satisfaction with the intervention co

SUBMITTER: Fakolade A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8207253 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature