MS Invigor 8: Breaking the cycle

Description:

MS Invigor8 is an interactive cognitive-behavioural program targeted at people with multiple sclerosis who are experiencing severe fatigue. The program consists of 8 weekly sessions including educational information, self-assessments and homework activities. The sessions are designed to help you manage your fatigue, teaching you to monitor symptoms and thoughts and develop coping tools. Initially you complete a screening questionnaire and this allows the program to be tailored to your needs. You receive regular automated emails as well as three telephone support sessions.

Service URL:

http://octopussy.ecs.soton.ac.uk/MSInvigor8

Agency Responsible:

University of Southampton.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Psychological – CBT.

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). 8 weekly sessions

Support Option:

Clinical support. 3 telephone support sessions and automated support via email

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Physical Health. Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Closed: Research participation. Details about the program and the screening tool are available on the website but they are not currently recruiting participants

Contact Details:

via online form:http://octopussy.ecs.soton.ac.uk/MSInvigor8/sections/general/contactus.php

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

A controlled pilot trial examined the effectiveness of MSInvigor 8. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=23) or standard care control group (n=17). Compared to the control group, the intervention group had significantly lower scores at the end of treatment on two measures of fatigue, with large effect sizes. Further, the intervention group also showed significantly greater reductions than the control group on measures of depression and anxiety. Therefore, these findings provide initial evidence in support of this program as a form of treatment for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and experiencing severe fatigue.

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Research paper citations

Moss-Morris, R., McCrone, P., Yardley, L., van Kessel, K., Wills, G., Dennison, L. (2012) A pilot randomised controlled trial of an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy self-management programme (MS Invigor8) for multiple sclerosis fatigue. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 50: 415-421.