A multicenter randomized controlled trial of two group education programs for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Long-term (12-month) follow-up at one site.
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
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Abstract
Background: A four-site RCT of Fatigue: Take Control (FTC), a multicomponent group program, found no significant differences from a control program, MS: Take Control (MSTC), in fatigue on the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) through 6 months.
Objective: Assess FTC for a delayed effect on fatigue.
Methods: Of 78 subjects at one site, 74 randomized to FTC or MSTC completed the MFIS at 12 months.
Results: Compared to baseline, FTC produced greater improvements in MFIS scores than MSTC (FTC -8.9 (confidence interval (CI): 32.2, 45), MSTC -2.5 (CI 39.6, 47.7), p = 0.03) at 12 months.
Conclusion: The delayed effect of FTC on fatigue suggests the need for longer follow-up when assessing interventions for fatigue.
Authors
Cinda Hugos, Michelle Cameron, Zunqiu Chen, Yiyi Chen, Dennis Bourdette
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