Evidence Based Patient Information and Smartphone Accelerometry to Enhance Physical Activity in MS

Evidence Based Patient Information and Smartphone Accelerometry to Enhance Physical Activity in MS

Due to their ubiquitary distribution, smartphones might serve as an easy way/ possibility to use feedback mechanism in an app-based intervention program to increase physical activity in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. Internet based cognitive-behavioral interventions have been explored as effective in the last years. In addition, smartphone-based mobility assessment and intervention might be a promising approach in other MS types and for real-life mobility assessment in observational and interventional trials. The aim is to investigate the impact of a smartphone based information and feedback program on physical activity in a 3 months, randomised waiting-group controlled trial of 40 progressive MS patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• progressive MS

Exclusion Criteria:

• other major health disorder
• EDSS above 6