Testing a Resilience Intervention for Individuals Aging With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

University of Washington31 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to test the efficacy of the EverydayMatters Multiple Sclerosis (MS) program for individuals age 45 or older living with multiple sclerosis. The program involves a 6-week telephone-delivered program to promote resilience and happiness for individuals living with MS.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

EverydayMattersBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 45 years of age * Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis * regular access to the phone and internet * willing to join a moderated group on MSConnection.org Exclusion Criteria: * under 45 years of age * no diagnosis of multiple sclerosis * no access to the phone or internet * unwilling to join moderated group on MSConnection

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Resilience using Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (brief)

10-item self-report measure of resilience.

Time frame: 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Change in positive affect and well being using the Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) Positive Affect and Well-Being Short Form

9-item self report measure

Time frame: 6 weeks

Change in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Satisfaction with Social Roles Short Form

4-item self-reported measure of satisfaction with participation in social roles and activities

Time frame: 6 weeks

Change in disease-management self-efficacy using the University of Washington Self-Efficacy Scale

6-item self-report measure of self-efficacy for disability management

Time frame: 6 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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