Pilot and Feasibility Trial of a Telehealth Dietary Intervention for MS

Pilot and Feasibility Trial of a Telehealth Dietary Intervention for MS

This project aims to determine the feasibility of delivering a comprehensive behavioral lifestyle intervention including dietary and exercise components via an evidence based, internet-delivered telehealth coaching platform. Further, investigators will gather preliminary data on the change in multiple sclerosis clinical outcomes and cardiometabolic risk factors after participation in the intervention. The outcomes will inform the design of a larger randomized controlled trial.

Inclusion criteria:

1. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
2. On disease modifying treatment for 6 months
3. No relapse within the previous 30 days
4. Self-identify as not currently meeting recommendations for healthy diet and physical activity
5. Ambulatory with or without assistance
6. Reliable access to the internet via computer or smartphone
7. Be responsible for their personal food preparation or have input into the food prepared for them

Exclusion criteria

1. Unstable cardiovascular disease
2. Unstable renal disease
3. Unstable pulmonary disease
4. Physician does not approve participation