Feasibility of Remote Exercise Training for Hispanics/Latinos With MS (NCT05998616) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility of Remote Exercise Training for Hispanics/Latinos With MS
United States33 participantsStarted 2024-04-27
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the potential benefits of a specially designed exercise program for Hispanics/Latinos with multiple sclerosis (MS). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can a 4-month remotely-delivered exercise training program improve physical function, symptom management, and quality of life in Hispanics/Latinos with MS?
* How do social determinants of health, such as income, education, access to healthcare, and social support, influence the feasibility and effectiveness of the exercise intervention?
Participants in this study will engage in a 4-month remotely-delivered exercise training intervention that includes flexibility, or aerobic and resistance exercise training sessions. They will work with experienced coaches who will guide and support them throughout the program. The researchers will compare the participants who receive the exercise intervention with a control group to see if the exercise program leads to significant improvements in physical function, fatigue, mood, and overall well-being for Hispanics/Latinos with MS. The study aims to empower this underserved population and provide insights for future healthcare and research initiatives.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18-65 years
* Diagnosis of MS
* Relapse-free for at least 30 days
* Able to walk with or without an assistive device
* Insufficient physical activity (i.e., not meeting current physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week)
* Willingness to complete all required testing procedures, outcome questionnaires, and randomization
* Identify as Hispanic/Latino
* Able to speak, read, and understand English
* Currently reside in Chicago
* Access to the internet and email
* Safe for exercise based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not between 18-65 years
* No diagnosis of MS
* Not relapse-free for at least 30 days
* Not able to walk with or without an assistive device
* Too much physical activity (i.e. 150 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week)
* Not willing to complete all required testing procedures, outcome questionnaires, and randomization
* Do not identify as Hispanic/Latino
* Unable to speak, read, and understand English
* Not currently residing in Chicago
* No access to the internet and email
* Not safe for exercise based on the PAR-Q
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Process: Participant Recruitment and Retention
Timeframe: Before, During, and After 16 weeks, pre-, intra- and post-Intervention
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Resources: Communication and Monetary Requirements of the Study
Timeframe: Before, During, and After 16 weeks, pre-, intra- and post-Intervention
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Management: Data Management and Safety Reporting During the Study
Timeframe: During and After 16 weeks, intra- and post-Intervention
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Scientific: Safety, Burden and Treatment Effect of the Study
Timeframe: During and After 16 weeks, intra- and post-Intervention