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Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is higher among women with multiple sclerosis (MS) than women in the general population. The presence of sexual dysfunction is associated with decreased well-being and quality of life. There is limited research supporting pharmacological and other therapeutic approaches for managing sexual dysfunction in MS. Physical activity has beneficial effects on many of the consequences of MS, and physical activity represents a promising non-pharmacological approach for managing symptoms of sexual dysfunction in MS. The proposed research examines the effect of an Internet-delivered lifestyle physical activity intervention for improving sexual dysfunction in women with MS. The research proposed, if successful, will provide evidence for the efficacy of physical activity as a translatable approach for managing sexual dysfunction among women with MS.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female 2. Diagnosed of relapsing remmiting multiple sclerosis 3. Relapse free in the past 30 days 4. Initial confirmation of sexual dysfunction (based on a semi-structured interview on sexual dysfunction diagnostic criteria in DSM-5) 5. Currently in a committed relationship with a partner who does not have a sexual disorder or sexual dysfunction 6. Internet and email access 7. Willingness to complete the questionnaires, wear the pedometer, and undergo randomization 8. Insufficient physical activity \[not meeting current physical activity guidelines based on a health contribution score of less than 14 units from the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ)\] 9. Ability to ambulate without assistance \[self-report and Patient-Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) score between 0 and 2 (mild ambulatory disability)\] 10. Age between 18 and 45 years 11. English as primary language \- Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Moderate or high risk for contraindications of possible injury or death when undertaking strenous or maximal exercise \-

Study sites (1)

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