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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with multiple sclerosis to see how a 16-week Pilates exercise program delivered online affects their physical and mental well-being. Participants will either take part in the exercise program or be put on a waitlist.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be takingDisease-modifying therapy
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years or older
I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis by a neurologist
I have been relapse-free for the past 30 days before screening
I can read and speak English
I have access to the internet and email
I can use Zoom
I can walk without an assistive device
I am treated with a disease-modifying therapy
You may not be able to join if
I am pregnant
I have a high risk for strenuous exercise as shown by my screening answers
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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Objectives Objective 1: To determine the effects of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Objective 2: To examine the impact of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control…
Objectives Objective 1: To determine the effects of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Objective 2: To examine the impact of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Aim Aim 1: To assess whether the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention significantly improves walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS Aim 2: To investigate whether the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention significantly improves depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Hypothesis Hypothesis 1: The 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention will significantly improve walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Hypothesis 2: Participants receiving the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention will demonstrate significantly greater improvements in depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a neurologist
* Relapse-free for the past 30 days before screening
* Able to speak and read English as the primary language
* Access to the internet and e-mail,
* Ability to use Zoom, and willingness to c…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a neurologist
* Relapse-free for the past 30 days before screening
* Able to speak and read English as the primary language
* Access to the internet and e-mail,
* Ability to use Zoom, and willingness to complete testing sessions and questionnaires
* Ambulatory without an assistive device (for example, cane)
* Low to moderate disability, defined as a score of 0-4 on the Patient-Determined Disease Steps (PDDS)
* Insufficiently active, defined as a score \< 14 on the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire-Health Contribution Score (GLTEQ-HCS)
* Adequate visual ability and literacy to read materials printed in 14-point font
* Currently treated with a disease-modifying therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant
* Elevated risk for strenuous or maximal exercise, defined as more than one "Yes" response on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) during screening
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