Actively Recruiting
Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2024-02-22
106
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
74 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of ExerciseRx, a free phone-based app designed to increase physical activity in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are currently insufficiently active. This study seeks to improve the scientific understanding of how tailored physical activity programs delivered through technology can help manage MS symptoms and overall health. The study is conducted by the University of Washington and focuses on inactive people with MS who face barriers like physical limitations and lack of exercise facilities. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group uses the ExerciseRx app, which sets personalized daily step targets and weekly goals based on activity data collected from their own smartphones. The app provides motivational feedback, tracks progress, and allows healthcare providers to monitor and support the participant's activity through messages and follow-ups. The other group continues their usual physical activity without the app but receives MS exercise recommendations. After 26 weeks, those in the usual care group will be offered the ExerciseRx program. During the study, participants complete self-report surveys and assessments at the start, midpoint (week 13), and end (week 26) of the trial. Researchers measure physical activity by tracking average daily step counts and monitor symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depression, sleep disturbance, physical function, and social participation using validated questionnaires. The study includes a double-blind design and continues until September 2026, with regular follow-up to assess the effects of the intervention over time.
CONDITIONS
Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or virtual) to confirm eligibility and collect baseline information
Duration - 26 weeks
Participants use the ExerciseRx app to meet personalized physical activity goals and receive support from healthcare providers. They complete validated self-report assessments. Providers may offer additional guidance or referrals as needed to support physical activity progression.
Baseline and follow-up assessments at weeks 13 and 26
Total: 1 location
1
UW Medicine
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98133
Actively Recruiting
L
Laurie Kavanagh, MPH
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Dawn M Ehde, Sarah B Simmons, Kevin N Alschuler...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41268963