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Examining the Effects of a Remotely-delivered, Racially-tailored Exercise Training Program for Immediate and Sustained Improvements in Walking Dysfunction, Symptoms, and Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Among African-Americans With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Residing in Rural Environments.

Promotion of Exercise Behavior Among Rural-Residing African-Americans With Multiple Sclerosis

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About This Trial

The proposed project involves a high-quality randomized controlled (RCT) design that examines the effects of a remotely-delivered, racially-tailored exercise training program for immediate and sustained improvement in walking dysfunction, symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among African-Americans with MS residing in rural environments. The primary analysis will test the hypothesis that those who are randomly assigned into the intervention condition (i.e., exercise training) will demonstrate (a) improvements in outcomes from baseline that (b) are sustained over 4-months of follow-up compared with those in the control condition (i.e., stretching).

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - English as primary language - Identify as African-American or Black - Age of 18 years or older - Diagnosis of MS - Relapse free in the past 30 days - Internet and email access - Willingness to complete the outcome questionnaires - Willingness to undergo randomization - Insufficient physical activity (not meeting current physical activity guidelines based on GLTEQ) - Mild-moderate ambulatory disability (MSWS-12 score between 25-49 \& PDDS score between 2-4) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Individuals not meeting above inclusion criteria - Individuals with moderate to high risk for contraindications of possible injury or death when undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise (PARQ). Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * English as primary language * Identify as African-American or Black * Age of 18 years or older * Diagnosis of MS * Relapse free in the past 30 days * Internet and email access * Willingness to complete the outcome questionnaires * Willingness to undergo randomization * Insufficient physical activity (not meeting current physical activity guidelines based on GLTEQ) * Mild-moderate ambulatory disability (MSWS-12 score between 25-49 \& PDDS score between 2-4) Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals not meeting above inclusion criteria * Individuals with moderate to high risk for contraindications of possible injury or death when undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise (PARQ).

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Guidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis (GEMS)

Remotely-coached/guided, home-based program delivered using telerehabilitation focusing on aerobic fitness and muscle strength as a mode of training.

BEHAVIORAL

FLEX Stretching and Toning Program

Remotely-coached/guided, home-based program delivered using telerehabilitation focusing on stretching and range of motion as the mode of training.

Locations (1)

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States