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A Dyadic Approach for Promoting Physical Activity Among People with MS and Their Support Partners

CompletedNA

Sponsor: University of Ottawa

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: Physical Activity Together for PwMS and their CGs (PAT-MS)

Countries: Canada

Both people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their family caregivers experience the impact of this neurodegenerative disease on their health and well-being. The person living with MS and their support partner need to work together as a team to find ways to manage the disease. A physical activity (PA) program that uses a 'dyadic approach' is one possible way of managing the impact of MS. Dyadic programs are unique because they target both people with the disease and their caregivers together to increase their PA levels. This pilot study will deliver a 12-week program using group teleconference and one-on-one support phone calls to teach participants simple methods to change PA patterns in daily life. For example, they will learn how to set personal goals to increase PA and reduce sitting time.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

For persons with MS:

* Physician-confirmed MS diagnosis and stable course of disease modifying therapies over the past 6 months
* Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 6.0 (intermittent or unilateral constant assistance (cane, crutch, brace) required to walk about 100 meters with or without resting) and 6.5 (constant bilateral assistance (canes, crutches, braces) required to walk about 20 meters without resting), based on a Neurostatus-certified assessor examination.
* Relapse-free in the past 30 days
* Support Partner (i.e., relative or close friend) who provides greater than or equal to 1.0 hours per day of unpaid care

Additional inclusion criteria for both persons with MS and caregivers:

* Greater than or equal to 18 years of age
* Currently inactive (i.e., purposeful exercise less than or equal to 2 days/week for 30 minutes)
* Asymptomatic (i.e. no major signs or symptoms of acute or uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease) based on the Get Active Questionnaire
* Ability to communicate in English

Exclusion Criteria for both persons with MS and caregivers:

* diagnosis of other neurological condition(s)

Locations (1)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada