Status:

COMPLETED

Motivational Interviewing to Increase Physical Activity to Treat Depression in People Aging With MS or SCI

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

Spinal Cord Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

45+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study compares two approaches to helping people who are aging with MS or SCI and are experiencing depressed mood to become more physically active. The study is carried out entirely by telephone. ...

Detailed Description

People aging with disabilities such as spinal cord injury (SCI) or multiple sclerosis (MS) report high rates of major depression. Depression frequently adds to the disabilities and suffering in these ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • aged at least 45 years old
  • self-report diagnosis of MS or SCI
  • meeting SCID requirements for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or dysthymia
  • MS: EDSS between 4.0 and 8.0
  • SCI: ASIA A-D injury level at or below C4 and they have upper extremity function sufficient to propel a manual wheelchair
  • meeting PHQ-9 measure cut-off for depression by scoring more than 10 on the measure
  • currently inactive (exercising less than 150 minutes per week)
  • response form received from participants' doctor declaring exercise safe for the subject.

Exclusion

  • significant cognitive impairment
  • pressure ulcers on sitting surfaces (or another condition that precludes sitting
  • significant obesity (\>160% of ideal body weight)
  • significant risk factors for beginning moderate physical activity measured with the PAR-Q
  • response form received from participants' doctor declaring exercise unsafe for the subject
  • a self-reported history of significant Uthoff's effect for those with MS
  • psychiatric contraindications such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, active suicidal ideation with intent or plan, or current alcohol or drug dependence. We will include people who remain depressed but are on stable doses of antidepressant medications.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

123 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00947232

Start Date

October 1 2009

End Date

March 1 2013

Last Update

May 5 2017

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University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195