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Promotion of Exercise Through Physical Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Summary
Physical activity and exercise help manage symptoms like fatigue in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite research supporting physical activity participation, people with MS are often insufficiently active to reach health benefits. Promotional efforts that are sustainable within the United States healthcare system are needed. This project is a pilot randomized controlled trial examining the feasibility of a consultative physical therapy intervention for increasing physical activity engagement.
Official title: Promotion of Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis Through Physical Therapy (PromPT)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-01-28
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2025-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PromPT-MS
The experimental intervention is a 24-week progressive exercise intervention in which participants are supported through six physical therapy visits and are provided with educational material based on social cognitive theory. The individual sessions will provide tailored support for increasing physical activity behavior towards the recommended guidelines of 2-3 moderate aerobic activity sessions and two strength-training sessions per week. There are no drugs involved in the intervention.
Locations (1)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States