Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial
Official title:
Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Novel Approach to Study Outcomes
Physical activity and exercise interventions in multiple sclerosis (MS) have received great
attention most recently and there exists several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) addressing
the outcomes associated with such intervention. The majority of such interventions have
primarily focused on directly influencing disease processes (e.g., inflammation, neurotrophic
factors), the reduction of symptoms (e.g., fatigue, depression), improvement in physical
functioning (e.g., gait, strength) or enhancing one's quality of life. To date, the evidence
suggests that exercise intervention in MS holds anywhere from minimal to great promise
depending on the outcome of interest. For some outcomes such as depression or cognition,
findings are even less optimistic, being null, or inconsistent, at best. These inconsistent
findings may be attributed to methodological issues such as use of subjective reports, lack
of appropriate control group, poor compliance, and sample selection. The proposed
investigation aims to address some of these issues by: (1) Obtaining objective measures of
outcomes of interest (i.e., fatigue, cognition, and participation/activities of daily living
[ADLs]) and; (2) assessing certain person-specific factors (e.g., personality) and
intermediary factors that may be influenced by physical activity and indirectly result in
improved outcomes (e.g., improvement in sleep and subsequent improvement in fatigue and/or
cognition). Thus, the primary objective of the proposed investigation is to: (1) utilize
innovative and objective measures of outcomes and; (2) obtain comprehensive assessment of
intermediary variables (e.g., sleep) or person-specific characteristics (e.g., personality),
which together may explain the inconsistent findings in the literature and has the following
specific aims:
To achieve these goals, individuals will complete a comprehensive assessment of cognition,
person-specific factors, intermediary factors, physical fitness, and functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI) prior to and following a home based exercise intervention.
PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Specific Aims Specific Aim 1: Utilize innovative and objective
measures/techniques (i.e., brain imaging, structured clinical interviews, performance based
assessment of functional activity) to examine the effects of physical activity on fatigue,
cognition, and participation/activities of daily living (ADLs).
Specific Aim 2: Obtain preliminary data to identify factors that may explain the
inconsistencies in the literature pertaining to effects of physical activity on fatigue,
cognition, and participation/ADLs. Specifically, intermediary factors may include sleep
quality, depression, pain, and self-efficacy, which may be affected by the intervention and
subsequently influence outcomes. Other potential factors that are independent of the
intervention may include person-specific, baseline characteristics such as personality, trait
anxiety, motivation, health beliefs and engagement in health-related behaviors, and certain
demographics and disease variables (e.g., age).
Procedures. Subjects will be randomly assigned to either the strength training or stretching
group based on an a priori randomization scheme. All participants will complete pre and post
assessments consisting of subjective and objective measures of fatigue, cognition, &
participation/ADLs (Per Specific Aim 1). Additionally baseline physical functioning measures
will be included.
Fatigue Measures: Briefly, all imaging data for the study will be obtained using a 3.0 T
Siemens Allegra scanner. The following anatomical images will be obtained: MPRAGE and
localizer. fMRI will be performed during the performance of a cognitively fatiguing task
(Modified SDMT [mSDMT]) during which the subject will be asked throughout the task to report
on a scale of 0-100 how cognitively fatigued they feel "right now, at this moment." These
ratings will then be used as an amplitude modulated regressor to determine where in the brain
increased fatigue is associated with increased brain activity. Once this neural network is
identified, we can compared the activation observed following the intervention.
Intervention. The intervention will consist of a Home-based Resistance Training Intervention.
Participants randomized to the home-based progressive resistance training (PRT) condition and
will be provided with a training manual, an exercise log book, and resistance training
equipment. The training manual will consist of a detailed description of the exercises to be
performed and how to progress over 6-months. The exercise logbook will allow participants to
provide a detailed recording of each training session. Home-based PRT equipment will consist
of elastic bands (Thera-Band®, Hygenic Corporation, Akron, OH) and weighted vests. This
equipment has been used successfully in supervised and home-based PRT interventions which
have improved strength, function, and health-related outcomes in clinical populations,
particularly older adults. Participants will be involved in an initial training session at
Kessler Foundation (KF) to learn how to perform the exercise program including demonstration
and practice of exercise techniques, use of training equipment, and how to monitor and record
training progress. Four follow-up visits to KF will occur throughout the 4-month program to
provide participants with individualized feedback and training progressions. The home-based
PRT program is based on the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for
prescription of resistance training, as well as previous PRT programs in persons with MS.
This prescription is further consistent with recently developed evidence-based guidelines for
physical activity for persons with MS. The prescription will consist of 3 weekly sessions of
1-3 sets, 8-12 repetitions of 10 exercises targeting lower body, upper body, and core muscle
groups. The 10 exercises will include lunges, chair raises/squats, calf raises, knee flexion,
knee extension, shoulder row, shoulder lateral raise, elbow flexion, elbow extension, and
abdominal curls. The intensity of the training program will be prescribed based on the type
or color of elastic band used and the amount of weight in the weighted vest, and is based on
previous studies using these modalities.Five colors of elastic bands will be used which vary
in level of resistance or difficulty (i.e., yellow < red < green < blue < black).
Participants will begin with the yellow band and progress following the described color band
progression. The amount of weight added to the weighted vest will be determined as a percent
of each individual's body weight. The initial weight in the vest will be set as 0.5% of body
weight. Vest weight progression will occur by adding 0.5 to 1.5% of body weight every 2 weeks
for the first 12 weeks of the program. During the second half of the program, vest weight
progression will occur by adding 0.05 to 1.0% of body weight every 2 weeks. At each follow-up
training session, body weight will be re-assessed to ensure accurate training progression.
Other progressions throughout the program will include increasing the number of sets and
repetitions, and increasing the level of difficulty of the exercises (e.g., changing exercise
position from sitting to standing). Individualized feedback and progress with the program
will be provided during one-on-one phone chat sessions. This will provide participants with
the opportunity to modify and adapt their goals as they progress through the program with the
ultimate goal of developing the skills necessary to independently monitor and change their
behavior. The behavioral content will be delivered through text-based materials and
one-on-one phone chat sessions with a member of the research team not involved in outcome
assessments. Text-based materials will be provided at the initial training session including
the training manual, exercise log book, and information on self-monitoring and setting goals
for the PRT program.
Comparison Group. Individuals in the stretching condition will participate in a four month
home-based stretching program developed by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS).
They will be provided text-based materials and asked to provide a weekly log book. In efforts
to equate the attention received, individuals will come to KF at the same frequency as those
receiving the PRT intervention and will also engage in the same number of chat sessions to
assess their adherence to the program.
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