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Behavioral Intervention for Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis (BIPAMS-SD Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Age between 18 and 45 years
Female diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, week 16
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Summary

This trial looks at whether an internet-delivered physical activity intervention can help improve sexual dysfunction in women with MS.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women aged 18-45 with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and sexual dysfunction, who are in a committed relationship. Participants must be able to walk without help, have low physical activity levels, internet access, speak English, and not be at risk of injury from exercise.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an online program promoting physical activity (BIPAMS) to improve sexual dysfunction in women with MS. It explores if regular exercise can enhance well-being and quality of life by managing symptoms related to sexual health.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or fatigue but no pharmacological side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 45 years old.
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I am a woman with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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I can walk without help and my mobility is only slightly limited.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, week 16
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, week 16 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline Sexual Dysfunction at 16 weeks
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline Physical activity at 16 weeks
Change from baseline Sexual Dysfunction in MS at 16 weeks
Change from baseline physical activity duration at 16 weeks
Other outcome measures
Change from Baseline Anxiety at 16 weeks
Change from Baseline Couple Satisfaction at 16 weeks
Change from Baseline Depression at 16 weeks
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity in MS (BIPAMS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
A behavioral intervention that involves an internet website and one-on-one video coaching calls for increasing physical activity in people with MS.
Group II: waitlist control conditionActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will have 16-weeks of no intervention or interaction.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,599 Previous Clinical Trials
2,287,890 Total Patients Enrolled
37 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
45,253 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyOTHER
96 Previous Clinical Trials
9,492 Total Patients Enrolled
94 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
9,138 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis

Media Library

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Behavioural intervention for physical activity for multiple sclerosis (BIPAMS) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04768777 — N/A
~20 spots leftby Dec 2025