The purpose of this study is to determine if cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self help is effective for the management of symptoms of fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Background: Fatigue is a common disabling symptom in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in the reduction of fatigue in MS and CBT-based self-help has been shown to be effective as a low intensity intervention for anxiety and depression. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a CBT based self-help workbook at reducing perceived impact of fatigue in a clinical sample of MS patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
73
Comparison of cognitive behavioural therapy based pure self help and guided self help (support of a therapist) compared to treatment as usual
Usual care from healthcare professionals with regard to patients symptoms of fatigue
Fife Rehabilitation Service
Leven, Scotland, United Kingdom
NHS Fife
Leven, Scotland, United Kingdom
Change from baseline on ratings of the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale at post measure, 3, 6 & 12 months follow up.
The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) consists of 21 items selected from the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS; Fisk, Ritvo, Ross, Haase, Murray, \& Schlech, 1994), a multidimensional scale developed to assess the perceived impact of fatigue on a variety of daily activities. The items of the MFIS can be combined into three subscales (Physical, Cognitive, and Psychosocial), as well as into a total MFIS score. All items are scaled so that higher scores indicate a greater impact of fatigue on a patient's activities. Measures will be taken at 5 time points to assess change over time.
Time frame: 5 time points at 0, 8, 20, 32 & 60 weeks.
Change from baseline on the 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument at post measure, 3, 6 and 12 months follow up.
36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF 36, Ware et al.1993) consists of 36 questions measuring functional health and well-being from the patient's point of view. Scores are split into two summary measures (physical health and mental health) and within the two summary measures there are eight scales which include. The eight scales are made up of; physical functioning, role limitations due to physical functioning, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional functioning and mental health.
Time frame: 5 time points at 0, 8, 20, 32 & 60 weeks
Change from baseline on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at post measure, 3, 6 and 12 months follow up.
Time frame: 5 time points at 0, 8, 20, 32 & 60 weeks
Change from baseline on the Self-Efficacy for managing chronic Disease 6 Item Scale at post measure, 3, 6 and 12 months follow up.
Is a 6-item scale which is adapted from the original 33 item scale (Lorig et al. 1996). The 6-item scale was developed so it would be less burdensome for patients. The 6- item scale covers areas of symptom control, role function, emotional functioning and communicating with physicians.
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Time frame: 5 time points at 0, 8, 20, 32 & 60 weeks