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Study Design
Researchers developed the program through a three-step, community-engaged process focused on helping wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis manage disease consequences and optimize health. The feasibility study enrolled 24 participants, with 23 randomly assigned to either the exercise intervention or a wellness control condition. Researchers assessed recruitment, retention, safety, satisfaction, participant experiences, metabolic biomarkers, symptoms, and physical-activity behavior.
Participant Response and Safety
Satisfaction was high in both study conditions, averaging 4.5 and 4.6 out of 5. Interviews examined participants’ experiences, barriers, and priorities for future research through a rapid qualitative analysis. One study-related adverse event was reported. Based on these measures, the investigators concluded that the program was feasible, acceptable, and safe for the participating wheelchair users.
Preliminary Findings
At least half of the intervention participants achieved a change of 0.5 standard deviations or more in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total self-reported physical activity, and depression. These findings are preliminary rather than evidence of definitive effectiveness. The researchers said the results justify a larger clinical trial to evaluate whether the intervention improves metabolic health and multiple-sclerosis symptoms.
