Pacing Activity Self-management for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Pacing Activity Self-management for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Given the lack of evidence in support of pacing self-management for patients with musltiple sclerosis (MS), it is examined whether physical behavior and health status of patients with MS improve in response to a pacing self-management program. The effects of pacing will be compared with those observed when applying relaxation therapy to patients with MS.

Up to 50 patients fulfilling the criteria for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) will be randomized to either 3 weeks of pacing activity self-management or relaxation therapy. Both treatment groups will receive 3 weekly sessions spread over 3 consecutive weeks. All treatments will be delivered by occupational therapists or physiotherapists. One treatment session lasts for about 45 minutes each.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult
• age range between 18 and 65 years of age
• willing to sign informed consent form
• fulfilling the criteria for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

Exclusion Criteria:

- Not fulfilling each of the inclusion criteria listed above.