@article{0093584529d04028ad1e4eb93681e2d8,
title = "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",
abstract = "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.",
keywords = "clinical trial, fatigue, multiple sclerosis, rehabilitation, symptomatic treatment",
author = "Julia Norton and Sandra Joos and Cameron, {Michelle H.} and Hugos, {Cinda L.}",
note = "Funding Information: Thank you to all our participants, Lois Copperman, co-creator of Fatigue: Take Control (FTC) and Oregon Health & Science University Biostatistics & Design Program (partially supported by UL1TR002369 [OHSU CTSA]) for data analysis consultation. J.N., S.J., M.H.C., and C.L.H. contributed equally to this manuscript. J.N. and S.J. conducted the statistical analysis. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01918800. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was supported by the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI) (grant number UL1TR000128, F777-R). Funding Information: The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was supported by the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI) (grant number UL1TR000128, F777-R). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s), 2021.",
year = "2021",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1177/20552173211054454",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "7",
journal = "Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical",
issn = "2055-2173",
publisher = "SAGE Publications Inc.",
number = "4",
}