A multisite randomized controlled trial of two group education programs for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Very long term (5–6 year) follow-up at one site

Julia Norton; Sandra Joos; Michelle H. Cameron; Lucinda Hugos

doi:10.1177/20552173211054454

A multisite randomized controlled trial of two group education programs for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Very long term (5–6 year) follow-up at one site

Julia Norton, Sandra Joos, Michelle H. Cameron, Lucinda Hugos

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Background: A multicomponent group MS fatigue self-management program reduced fatigue impact compared to a rigorous control 12 months after enrollment. Objectives: Assess and compare changes between groups in fatigue impact and behavior changes implemented 5–6 years after enrollment. Methods: The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and a behavior change questionnaire were administered 5–6 years after enrollment. Results: There were no significant changes in mean MFIS scores within or between groups from baseline to 5–6 years later. Behavior changes were of similar frequency in both groups. Conclusion: Fatigue impact was stable and behavior changes were similar between groups 5–6 years after a fatigue self-management program.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical
Volume	7
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/20552173211054454
State	Published - Oct 2021

Keywords

clinical trial
fatigue
multiple sclerosis
rehabilitation
symptomatic treatment

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Clinical Neurology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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A multisite randomized controlled trial of two group education programs for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Very long term (5–6 year) follow-up at one site. / Norton, Julia; Joos, Sandra; Cameron, Michelle H. et al.
In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical, Vol. 7, No. 4, 10.2021.

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