Status:
COMPLETED
Motivational Interviewing to Increase Physical Activity to Treat Depression in People Aging With MS or SCI
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
45+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study compares two approaches to helping people who are aging with MS or SCI and are experiencing depressed mood to become more physically active. The study is carried out entirely by telephone. ...
Detailed Description
People aging with disabilities such as spinal cord injury (SCI) or multiple sclerosis (MS) report high rates of major depression. Depression frequently adds to the disabilities and suffering in these ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged at least 45 years old
- self-report diagnosis of MS or SCI
- meeting SCID requirements for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or dysthymia
- MS: EDSS between 4.0 and 8.0
- SCI: ASIA A-D injury level at or below C4 and they have upper extremity function sufficient to propel a manual wheelchair
- meeting PHQ-9 measure cut-off for depression by scoring more than 10 on the measure
- currently inactive (exercising less than 150 minutes per week)
- response form received from participants' doctor declaring exercise safe for the subject.
Exclusion
- significant cognitive impairment
- pressure ulcers on sitting surfaces (or another condition that precludes sitting
- significant obesity (\>160% of ideal body weight)
- significant risk factors for beginning moderate physical activity measured with the PAR-Q
- response form received from participants' doctor declaring exercise unsafe for the subject
- a self-reported history of significant Uthoff's effect for those with MS
- psychiatric contraindications such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, active suicidal ideation with intent or plan, or current alcohol or drug dependence. We will include people who remain depressed but are on stable doses of antidepressant medications.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
123 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00947232
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
March 1 2013
Last Update
May 5 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195