This study evaluates the effectiveness of personalized physical activity coaching combined with the use of a physical activity monitor to support increased levels of daily physical activity in individuals with multiple sclerosis. All five participants will receive the intervention over the four week intervention phase.
Individuals with multiple sclerosis engage in less daily physical activity than the general population for a variety of reasons. This research project is intended to evaluate whether individualized coaching combined with the use of a Fitbit physical activity wristband monitor will improve physical activity levels in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Following admission into the study, participants will be visited once a week for four weeks at home by a physical therapist. The participants in consultation with the physical therapist will set daily physical activity goals for the following week and the participants will be taught how to monitor their daily activity using a Fitbit physical activity wristband. The goals of this study are to determine whether this intervention is effective in helping participants increase their levels of daily physical activity and their confidence that they can successfully engage in daily physical activity. In addition, there will be an evaluation of changes from pre-intervention to post-intervention in quality of life measures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
5
The participant will describe their unique physical activity challenges and their physical activity goals with the physical therapist. Using the technique of motivational interviewing, the physical therapist will work with the participant to help identify potential solutions to challenges and set realistic activity goals for the next week. Each week, the participant and the physical therapist will review the previous week's activity data, and the participant's reports of any challenges or problems they encountered in meeting their physical activity goals the previous week. The participant will identify new activity goals for the next week.
The participant will wear a Fitbit wristband which will track the participant's daily steps and minutes of physical activity.
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan, United States
Total Steps Taken Over Course of the Study
Wristband physical activity monitor recorded steps taken by participant over the 4 weeks of the study. No minimum or maximum. No baseline taken so cannot compare pre-intervention to post intervention.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Exercise Self-Efficacy Questionnaire
The "Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale" is the participant's self-reported confidence in their ability to engage in exercise throughout the day. Each of the 6 items is scored from 0% confidence to 100% confidence. All items are summed and the score is divided by 6 Minimum score: 0 Maximum score:100 Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Time frame: baseline and at end of 4-week intervention
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Efficacy Scale
The "Multiple Sclerosis Self-Efficacy Scale" is a self-report of impact of multiple sclerosis on quality of life. The 14 statements are answered by selecting one of six options from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Minimum value: 14 Maximum value: 84 Higher scores reflect mean a better outcome.
Time frame: baseline compared to end of 4-week study
Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale
The "Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale" is a self-report on how multiple sclerosis has impacted day-to-day life during the past 2 weeks. The 29 items are graded by the participants on a 5 point scale rating from "not at all" to "extremely". Minimum score: 29 Maximum Score:145 Higher scores mean worse outcome.
Time frame: baseline compared to end of 4-week study
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