Both people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their family caregivers experience the impact of this neurodegenerative disease on their health and well-being. The person living with MS and their support partner need to work together as a team to find ways to manage the disease. A physical activity (PA) program that uses a 'dyadic approach' is one possible way of managing the impact of MS. Dyadic programs are unique because they target both people with the disease and their caregivers together to increase their PA levels. This pilot study will deliver a 12-week program using group teleconference and one-on-one support phone calls to teach participants simple methods to change PA patterns in daily life. For example, they will learn how to set personal goals to increase PA and reduce sitting time.
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Safety of the PAT-MS intervention
Timeframe: Assessed weekly through study completion at 12 weeks
Feasibility: Participant recruitment rate
Timeframe: Recorded through the 6-month recruitment period
Feasibility: Participant compliance rate
Timeframe: Recorded weekly through study completion at 12 weeks
Feasibility: Participant attrition rate
Timeframe: Will be assessed at T2 (12 Weeks)
Feasibility: Monetary cost of research
Timeframe: Recorded from study initiation to completion, approximately 2 years
Feasibility: Staff time
Timeframe: Recorded weekly through study completion at 12 weeks
Feasibility: Research ethics procedures
Timeframe: Recorded from study initiation to completion, approximately 2 years
Feasibility: Data collection at T1
Timeframe: Will be assessed at T1 (Baseline)
Feasibility: Data collection at T2
Timeframe: Will be assessed at T2 (12 Weeks)
Change in Self-Reported Physical Activity - Primary Efficacy Outcome
Timeframe: Change in Self-reported PA (total PA minutes) between T1 (Baseline) and T2 (12 Weeks)