RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05516537

Examining the Effects of a Remotely-delivered, Racially-tailored Exercise Training Program for Immediate and Sustained Improvements in Walking Dysfunction, Symptoms, and Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Among African-Americans With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Residing in Rural Environments.

Promotion of Exercise Behavior Among Rural-Residing African-Americans With Multiple Sclerosis


Sponsor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Sep 2, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The proposed project involves a high-quality randomized controlled (RCT) design that examines the effects of a remotely-delivered, racially-tailored exercise training program for immediate and sustained improvement in walking dysfunction, symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among African-Americans with MS residing in rural environments. The primary analysis will test the hypothesis that those who are randomly assigned into the intervention condition (i.e., exercise training) will demonstrate (a) improvements in outcomes from baseline that (b) are sustained over 4-months of follow-up compared with those in the control condition (i.e., stretching).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a remote exercise program specifically designed for African-American people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who live in rural areas. The program is racially tailored — meaning it is designed with this community's values, culture, and barriers in mind — and is delivered entirely online to address walking difficulty and improve quality of life. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as African-American or Black - You are 18 years or older - You have been diagnosed with MS - You have not had a relapse in the past 30 days - You have mild to moderate walking difficulty (specific score ranges on validated tests) - You do not currently meet physical activity guidelines (insufficiently active) - You have internet and email access - English is your primary language **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not identify as African-American or Black - You have had an MS relapse in the past month - You have severe walking disability or are fully ambulatory without limitations - You have significant health conditions that make strenuous exercise dangerous - You lack internet access for remote participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGuidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis (GEMS)

Remotely-coached/guided, home-based program delivered using telerehabilitation focusing on aerobic fitness and muscle strength as a mode of training.

BEHAVIORALFLEX Stretching and Toning Program

Remotely-coached/guided, home-based program delivered using telerehabilitation focusing on stretching and range of motion as the mode of training.


Locations(1)

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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