Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Description

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).

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Fatigue, Physical Inactivity

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Study overview

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).

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

Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Condition
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Seattle

UW Medicine, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98133

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Provider-confirmed diagnosis of MS using revised 2017 McDonald criteria
  • * \> 18+ years of age
  • * Patient determined disease steps (PDDS) score \< 3, indicating the potential for some gait disability although typically ambulates without an assistive device
  • * Insufficiently active, defined as \< 150 minutes of physical activity per week, assessed using the PAVS in the EHR in clinics as part of the routine patient intake process
  • * Use of an iPhone with software version iOS13+ or an Android phone 4.1+
  • * Agree to install and use the ExerciseRx app for the entire study period and keep their phone on them during the daytime (e.g., pocket, bags, hands)
  • * Recent (past 4 weeks) or planned surgery during the study period which may impact engaging in step counts
  • * MS relapse within the last 30 days
  • * Plans to travel internationally during the study period, which could interfere with server uploads of mobile phone data
  • * Those at a higher risk of falling or injury from falls or unable to safely exercise due to other medical conditions (e.g. heart conditions, diabetes or conditions made worse by walking or physical activity)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Washington,

Dawn Ehde, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, UW Medicine

Study Record Dates

2026-09-30