RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06270641

Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Increasing Physical Activity Via Provider Prescription and Engagement: Efficacy of ExerciseRx for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Sponsor

University of Washington

Enrollment

106 participants

Start Date

Feb 16, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Physical Inactivity Fatigue Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Summary

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).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a smartphone app (ExerciseRx) designed to help adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) increase their physical activity. Researchers want to see if the app motivates people to move more and whether that improves health outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of MS - You are over 18 years old - You can walk without an assistive device most of the time - You currently get fewer than 150 minutes of physical activity per week - You own an iPhone (iOS 13 or later) or an Android phone (4.1 or later) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had surgery recently or plan to have surgery during the study - You have other health conditions that significantly limit physical activity Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERExerciseRx intervention

ExerciseRx is a cloud-based, HIPPA-compliant free software platform created for healthcare providers to prescribe and monitor physical activity as part of routine care. ExerciseRx translates clinically relevant activity data collected by the patient's existing personal smart devices (Android or iOS phone) into actionable metrics on a dashboard within the Epic electronic health record. Providers then use the platform to prescribe physical activity tailored to patients' ability levels and preferences. The platform incorporates behavior change strategies, including motivational feedback and nudges. It also facilitates a feedback loop with the provider, fostering caring patient-provider connections around activity promotion and behavior change. ExerciseRx leverages patients' personal smartphone capabilities to track, quantify, and tailor personalized physical activity solutions, which makes it more readily scalable as a solution across diverse patient populations.