RCT of a Telehealth Group-Based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis: eFIT.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial to determine whether participation in a group-based structured telehealth intervention increases physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods

In this parallel-arms trial, all study procedures were administered remotely. Adults diagnosed with MS (any subtype) were randomized to one of two 12-week (1 h/wk) active conditions: eFIT, online moderated structured groups; or eJournal, online independent journaling. For comparison, a treatment-as-usual (TAU; i.e., no eFIT/eJournal) group was enrolled. The primary outcome was feasibility (completion and adherence). The secondary efficacy outcomes included self-reported physical activity level (International Physical Activity Questionnaire, IPAQ).

Results<

SUBMITTER: Leavitt VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8382401 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature