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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
106 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Washington · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with multiple sclerosis who are not active enough. Participants will use a phone app to help them increase their physical activity over the study period.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
I am 18 years or older
I can walk without an assistive device
I currently do less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week
I use an iPhone with iOS13 or later or an Android phone version 4.1 or higher
I agree to install and use the ExerciseRx app during the study
I will keep my phone with me during the day
You may not be able to join if
I have had surgery in the last 4 weeks or will have surgery during the study
I have had a multiple sclerosis relapse in the last 30 days
I plan to travel internationally during the study
I am at higher risk of falling or injury from falls
I cannot safely exercise due to other medical conditions
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This study aims to advance the scientific understanding and potential future implementation of physical activity promotion by testing the efficacy of a phone-based app for increasing activity in insufficiently active patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Provider-confirmed diagnosis of MS using revised 2017 McDonald criteria
* \> 18+ years of age
* Patient determined disease steps (PDDS) score \< 3, indicating the potential for some gait disability although typically ambulates without an assistive device
* Insufficiently activ…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Provider-confirmed diagnosis of MS using revised 2017 McDonald criteria
* \> 18+ years of age
* Patient determined disease steps (PDDS) score \< 3, indicating the potential for some gait disability although typically ambulates without an assistive device
* Insufficiently active, defined as \< 150 minutes of physical activity per week, assessed using the PAVS in the EHR in clinics as part of the routine patient intake process
* Use of an iPhone with software version iOS13+ or an Android phone 4.1+
* Agree to install and use the ExerciseRx app for the entire study period and keep their phone on them during the daytime (e.g., pocket, bags, hands)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent (past 4 weeks) or planned surgery during the study period which may impact engaging in step counts
* MS relapse within the last 30 days
* Plans to travel internationally during the study period, which could interfere with server uploads of mobile phone data
* Those at a higher risk of falling or injury from falls or unable to safely exercise due to other medical conditions (e.g. heart conditions, diabetes or conditions made worse by walking or physical activity)
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