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Physical Activity Intervention for Newly Diagnosed MS

This study is testing a 16-week remote physical activity program called the "COM-B-based Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention" for people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). This program includes electronic newsletters and regular Zoom chats with a coach to help you become more active. Researchers want to see if this intervention helps you learn more about physical activity, feel more positive about exercising, and plan to be more active. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, were diagnosed with MS within the last two years, are relapse-free for 30 days, can speak English, and have internet access. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 50 participants.

Study design
This is an interventional study designed to enroll 50 participants. It is a randomized controlled trial, meaning participants will be assigned by chance to either receive the intervention or be in a control group.
What's involved
If you join, you will participate in a 16-week remote physical activity program. This involves receiving electronic newsletters and having regular chats over Zoom with a behavioral coach.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your knowledge, expectations, and intentions regarding exercise will be measured at the beginning of the study (Baseline) and again at week 16.

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NCT07731659

Physical Activity Intervention for Individuals Newly Diagnosed With MS

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalSupportive care
University of Illinois at Chicago
~50 participants
Updated 2026-07-28 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:COM-B-based Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Knowledge and Information Provision Questionnaire (NIP)
Measured over Baseline and week 16
+9 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Illinois1

Study leadership

  • Robert Motl, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Illinois at Chicago

Who to contact

Lexi Huynh, PhD
[email protected]
312-996-6615
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

aged 18 years or older
self-reported diagnosis of MS by a neurologist within the past 2 years
relapse-free for the past 30 days
ability to speak and read English as the primary language
internet and e-mail access
willingness to complete study protocol
ambulatory without an assistive device (PDDS \< 3)
insufficiently active (Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) \< 14)
visual ability and literacy to read newsletter with font size 14 points
on a stable disease-modifying therapy for 6 months

Exclusion

pregnant
have an elevated risk for undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise based on two or more affirmatives on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

What this trial measures

  • Knowledge and Information Provision Questionnaire (NIP)Baseline and week 16

    The Knowledge and Information Provision questionnaire will be administered remotely for self-report assessment of knowledge about physical activity. 3 items; Likert scale 1 - 4 (No - Yes, comprehensively)

  • Multidimensional Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scale (MOEES)Baseline and week 16

    The MOEES will be administered remotely for self-report assessment of outcome expectations for physical activity/exercise. 15 items; Likert scale 1 - 5 (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree)

  • Behavioral IntentionBaseline and week 16

    The behavioral intention will be administered remotely for physical activity behavioral intentions. 5 items; Likert scale 1- 4 (Not true - Completely true)

  • Exercise Goal Setting Scale (EGS)Baseline and week 16

    The EGS will be administered remotely to capture goal-setting skills. It includes 10 items rates on a Likert scale with anchors of 1 (Does not describe) and 5 (Describes completely)

  • Behavioral Regulation Action Planning (BRAP) SubscaleBaseline and week 16

    The BRAP will be administered remotely for capturing the action planning construct. 5 items; Likert scale 1 - 4 (Not true - Completely true)

  • Behavioral Regulation Action Control (BRAC) SubscaleBaseline and week 16

    The BRAC will be administered remotely for capturing the action control construct. 6 items; Likert scale 1 - 4 (Not true - Completely true)

  • HAPA Self-efficacy Subscales (Action, Recovery, Maintenance Subscale)Baseline and week 16

    The Self-efficacy subscales will be administered remotely for capturing the self-efficacy levels in physical activity action, recovery, and maintenance. 9 items; Likert scale 1 - 4 (Not true - Exactly true)

  • Hamburg Quality of Life Questionnaire Multiple Sclerosis - Fatigue Subscale (HAQUAMSF)Baseline and week 16

    The HAQUAMSF will be administered remotely for measuring fatigue 4 items; Likert scale 1 - 5 (Not at all - Very much)

  • The PA-Related Social Support Scale (PASS)Baseline and week 16

    The PA-Related Social Support Scale will be administered remotely for capturing physical activity social support 7 items; Likert scale 1 - 4 (Almost never - Almost always)

  • The Physical and Social Environment Barriers - Self-developed questionnaireBaseline and week 16

    The Physical and Social Environment Barriers will be administered remotely for capturing barriers in physical and social environment. 9 items; Likert scale 1 - 4 (Is not applicable - Applicable)