Wheelchair Exercise Training for Multiple Sclerosis
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and initial efficacy of undertaking and delivering a novel, stakeholder-informed exercise training program for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the study feasible as measured by participant recruitment (24 participants total), retention (80%), and safety (adverse events)? * Is the study acceptable as measured by participant satisfaction and perceptions using an evaluation survey and semi-structured interviews? * Is there significant change in following the 16-week study in metabolic health outcomes, MS symptoms, and exercise behavior change? Participants will be randomized to complete the 16-week SPIN exercise training program or WellMS attention/contact wellness program. Researchers will compare the SPIN and WellMS groups to determine if there is a significant difference in metabolic health outcomes, MS symptoms, and exercise behavior change.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 with Multiple Sclerosis who are mostly wheelchair users and not currently active, meaning they don't do regular physical activity more than twice a week. They must have been relapse-free for the last month and will need a doctor's okay if there are health concerns that usually suggest exercise isn't safe.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Seated Physical activity INtervention for persons with MS, 'SPIN' program (Behavioural Intervention)
- Wellness for MS (WellMS)- Control Condition (Behavioural Intervention)