The Added Value of Cognition-targeted Exercise Versus Symptom-targeted Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue

NCT ID: NCT04699370

Last Updated: 2021-06-08

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-01-01

Study Completion Date

2021-06-04

Brief Summary

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Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a wide range of physiological and neuropsychological symptoms. Over 75% of MS patients complain about fatigue, which for many is one of their most debilitating symptoms, having a substantial impact on their quality of life and ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Previous investigations on the effectiveness of different types of psychotherapy on MS fatigue are extremely limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the added value of cognition-targeted exercise versus symptom-targeted exercise for Multiple Sclerosis fatigue

Detailed Description

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Patients with fatigue symptoms (score of ≥5 on Fatigue Scale) will be randomly assigned into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The subjects in the experimental group will receive eight 50-minute sessions of weekly cognitive behavior therapy based on van Kessel's model in addition cognition-targeted exercise program , whereas the patients in the control group will receive eight 50-minute sessions of weekly CBT in addition to standardized physiotherapy program . A standardized program of physiotherapy exercises will consist of twice-weekly supervised general aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercise sessions. This exercise program is reflective of the general exercises typically undertaken within routine clinical practice.

Conditions

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Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A prospective, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial participants will be randomly assigned to the control group or intervention group.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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cognition-targeted exercise

The patients in this group will receive cognitive behavior therapy in addition to cognition-targeted exercise .

Cognitive behavior therapy will be designed on the basis of van Kessel's model . The main objective of this treatment will be challenging all external factors (e.g. behavioral, cognitive, and affective factors) envisioned to play a role in the development and persistence of fatigue in MS patients. The treatment sessions will be directed individually.

For Cognition- targeted exercise , all standardized physical therapy exercises will be performed in a time-contingent rather than in a symptom-contingent way .

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

cognition-targeted exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

All Standardized physical therapy exercises will be performed in a time-contingent .

Goal setting is essentially done together with the patient, focussing on functionality instead of fatigue relief. Progression to a next level of (more difficult) exercises will be preceded by an intermediate phase of motor imagery.

The treating physical therapist will be advised to address patients' cognitions about their problems during the cognition-targeted exercise training, so that patients will have positive perceptions regarding their illness and treatment outcome.

The treating physical therapist will be advised to discuss the patient's perceptions about each exercise. This include discussion of the anticipated consequences of the exercises and challenging the patient's cognitions in relation to the exercises

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

In the first and second sessions, patients will learn about fatigue-related symptoms as well as Cognitive behavioral therapy and its effectiveness. The third and fourth sessions will be devoted on the introduction of behavioral strategies. The fifth session will introduce cognitive strategies to decrease fatigue. The last three sessions will be about how to adopt the proposed strategies consistently.

symptom-targeted exercise

The patients in this group will receive cognitive behavior therapy in addition to symptom-targeted exercise .

Cognitive behavior therapy will be designed on the basis of van Kessel's model . The main objective of this treatment will be challenging all external factors (e.g. behavioral, cognitive, and affective factors) envisioned to play a role in the development and persistence of fatigue in MS patients. The treatment sessions will be directed individually.

For symptom- targeted exercise, All Standardized physical therapy exercises will be performed in a symptom-contingent way ("Stop or adjust the exercise when it hurts").

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

In the first and second sessions, patients will learn about fatigue-related symptoms as well as Cognitive behavioral therapy and its effectiveness. The third and fourth sessions will be devoted on the introduction of behavioral strategies. The fifth session will introduce cognitive strategies to decrease fatigue. The last three sessions will be about how to adopt the proposed strategies consistently.

Standardized physical therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

The standardized physical therapy will consist of eight half-hour individualized face to face physiotherapy sessions, over a 4-week period. this program will consist of twice-weekly supervised general aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercise sessions .This exercise program is reflective of the general exercises typically undertaken within routine clinical practice.

Interventions

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cognition-targeted exercise

All Standardized physical therapy exercises will be performed in a time-contingent .

Goal setting is essentially done together with the patient, focussing on functionality instead of fatigue relief. Progression to a next level of (more difficult) exercises will be preceded by an intermediate phase of motor imagery.

The treating physical therapist will be advised to address patients' cognitions about their problems during the cognition-targeted exercise training, so that patients will have positive perceptions regarding their illness and treatment outcome.

The treating physical therapist will be advised to discuss the patient's perceptions about each exercise. This include discussion of the anticipated consequences of the exercises and challenging the patient's cognitions in relation to the exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Cognitive behavioral therapy

In the first and second sessions, patients will learn about fatigue-related symptoms as well as Cognitive behavioral therapy and its effectiveness. The third and fourth sessions will be devoted on the introduction of behavioral strategies. The fifth session will introduce cognitive strategies to decrease fatigue. The last three sessions will be about how to adopt the proposed strategies consistently.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standardized physical therapy

The standardized physical therapy will consist of eight half-hour individualized face to face physiotherapy sessions, over a 4-week period. this program will consist of twice-weekly supervised general aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercise sessions .This exercise program is reflective of the general exercises typically undertaken within routine clinical practice.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a neurologist which incorporate clinical features with magnetic resonance scanning.
* Being within normal or average dysfunction and excluding those scoring ≤6 in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS);
* Being identified as a case level of fatigue; fatigue score of 4 or greater on the Fatigue Scale (FS);

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with any serious psychological disorders (including psychotic disorders or active substance abuse), or those with any chronic illness that may be contributing to fatigue were excluded.
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ibrahim Moustafa

Associate professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Cairo University

Giza, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Other Identifiers

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Cairo 2021

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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