Feasibility of a smartphone app to enhance physical activity in progressive MS: a pilot randomized controlled pilot trial over three months.

Navina N NasseriEghbal GhezelbashYuyang ZhaiStefan PatraKarin Riemann-LorenzChristoph Heesen Anne Christin RahnJan-Patrick Stellmann

Published in: PeerJ (2020)

Just providing information in a multimedia smartphone app did not enhance physical activitiy more than a simple leaflet in this small pilot trial in CPMS. However, the group of app users tended to have a higher motivation towards a more active lifestyle. Overall, the concept of a smartphone app to support an active lifestyle in MS is highly appreciated by participants.

Keyphrases

physical activity
multiple sclerosis
mass spectrometry
metabolic syndrome
ms ms
cardiovascular disease
weight loss
mitral valve
aortic valve
healthcare
health information
left ventricular
sleep quality