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Purpose

This single group pre-post pilot intervention will examine the feasibility and initial effect of a 12-week behavioral intervention, based on the Behavior Change Wheel and Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) model and remotely delivered through electronic newsletters and online one-on-one video conferencing, for promoting physical activity and secondarily reducing fatigue and quality of life in persons newly diagnosed with MS (diagnosed with MS within the past 2 years). The investigators hypothesize the proposed 12-week intervention will be feasible based on process, resource, management, and scientific outcomes. The investigators further hypothesize that individuals who receive the 12-week intervention will demonstrate an increase in physical activity behavior, particularly daily step counts, and reduce fatigue.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • ≥ 18 years old - Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for 2 or fewer years - Fully ambulatory - No relapse within the last 30 days - Non-active (Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire - Health Contribution Score < 14) - Able to read 14-point font size - Internet & video conferencing access - Undergoing disease-modifying therapy

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnancy - Moderate or high risk for undertaking physical activity (≥ 2 affirmatives on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Intervention Model Description
All participants will undergo one intervention condition remotely delivered using electronic newsletters and one-on-one video coaching. Outcome measures will be assessed at two time points: baseline and post-intervention.
Primary Purpose
Other
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) based physical activity behavioral intervention 		This is a 1-arm study with an intervention condition based on the COM-B model
  • Behavioral: Physical activity behavioral intervention in persons newly diagnosed with MS
    The newsletters will provide the knowledge, skills, resources, and strategies for promoting physical activity in persons newly diagnosed with MS. These newsletters will be released seven times during the program. The first three newsletters will be released weekly, and the last four will be released every other week. The one-on-one video coaching chats with participants will be conducted via Zoom, which consist of discussion and elaboration of newsletters content, supportive accountability, feedback and encouragement on behavior change. The chats further provide social persuasion for promoting behavior change. The chats are semi-scripted and individualized interventions (~15 - 30 minutes/chat). The chats will occur seven times during the week when a newsletter is delivered. The intervention includes a pedometer (NL-800 pedometer), a logbook, and a calendar for tracking daily step counts, planning of physical activity, setting goals, and monitoring progress over the program.

More Details

Status
Completed
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Contact

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