Factorial Optimization Trial to Test Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Components for Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue
Recruiting · NCT06809192 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Washington
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
4-session Behavioral Activation4-session Cognitive Therapy4-session Relaxation Training
What this trial is about
This randomized controlled factorial trial will examine whether and how relaxation training, behavioral activation, and cognitive therapy improve fatigue and functioning in fatigued adults living with multiple sclerosis.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Confirmed MS diagnosis of any subtype
- Score of 4 or higher on the Fatigue Severity Scale
- Able to fluently converse and read in English
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to comply with study procedures and complete self-report measures
- Willing to have intervention sessions audiotaped for fidelity coding
- Has experienced fatigue for 3 or more months
Exclusion criteria
- MS relapse within last 30 days (although participants will be considered eligible after the 30-day window)
- Change in disease modifying medications (DMTs) in the prior three months (although participants will be considered eligible after the 3-month window)
- Current suicidal ideation with intent or plan as indicated by a score of ≥1 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 suicide item and further assessment via the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (although individuals with suicidal ideation but no intent or plan will be considered eligible)
- Currently engaged in psychotherapy for fatigue
- Currently participating in another research study that could impact fatigue such as intervention studies targeting mood, energy management, exercise/physical activity, and diet (although participants can be screened for eligibility again once they have completed the other research study)
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest - Seattle, Washington, United States