Delivery of a Culturally Tailored Exercise Training Intervention for Hispanics With Multiple Sclerosis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to establish differences in the primary outcome of walking dysfunction using the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) and to establish differences in the secondary outcome of HRQoL using the 29-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-29) between the exercise training intervention condition and the waitlist control condition following the 16-week intervention period.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of MS
* relapse-free in the past 30 days
* self-identify as Hispanic/Latino
* Patient Determined Disease Steps Scale (PDDS) score between 3.0 (gait disability) and 6.0 (bilateral support) indicates walking disability.
* MSWS-12 score between 25 and 75, indicating walking disability
* Willingness to complete the questionnaires and undergo randomization
* English or Spanish as a primary language

Exclusion Criteria:

* significant exercise-related risk factors or contraindications, assessed individually using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q; requires clearance from physician).

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