Physical Activity and Fatigue in Early Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

The purpose of this observational study is to obtain a survey on physical activity in patients who for the first time have experienced symptoms which indicate a high risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) and in patients with recently diagnosed MS, and to obtain information on factors potentially influencing the patients' level of activity.

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Behavior Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Fatigue Immune System Diseases Motor Activity Nervous System Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Many Locations, Australia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Multiple sclerosis diagnosed within the last 12 months
Clinically isolated Syndrome (CIS), under Interferon-beta-1b treatment

Treatment and study plan

Interferon beta-1b (Betaseron, BAY86-5046)

Drug

Intravenous therapy according to product information

Primary outcomes

Physical Activity and Fatigue

Time frame: At baseline and at Month 24

Secondary outcomes

Health-related Quality of Life

Time frame: At baseline and at Month 24
Depression

Time frame: At baseline and at Month 24

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bayer

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Betaferon Treatment and Exercise Data Gathering IN Early MS

Acronym: BEGIN

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Apr 16, 2009
Registry last updated: May 30, 2012

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