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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024

People with newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis benefit from a complex preventative intervention-a single group prospective study with follow up.

Natália Hrušková, Kateřina Berchová Bímová, Angela Davies Smith, Tereza Škodová, Marie Bičíková, Lucie Kolátorová, Ivana Štětkářová, Ľuba Brožek, Alena Javůrková, Gabriela Angelová and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07666958 (Effect of Specialised Physiotherapy and Supportive Psychotherapy on Clinical Status, Neuroplasticity, and Quality of Life in People With Multiple Sclerosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.4field-weighted citation impact, top 41% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT07666958 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Effect of Specialised Physiotherapy and Supportive Psychotherapy on Clinical Status, Neuroplasticity, and Quality of Life in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Interventional Study With a Self-Controlled Design

TypeinterventionalSponsorCharles University, Czech RepublicRan2026 to 2028Enrolled45ConditionsMultiple SclerosisArmsIndividual Physiotherapy, Group Movement Awareness, Group Psychotherapy, Nutritional Recommendations
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Natália HruškováDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Kateřina Berchová BímováDepartment of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czechia.
Angela Davies SmithMS Research, Treatment and Education, The Vassall Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Tereza ŠkodováDepartment of Steroids and Proteofactors, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czechia.
Marie BičíkováDepartment of Steroids and Proteofactors, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czechia.
Lucie KolátorováDepartment of Steroids and Proteofactors, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czechia.
Ivana ŠtětkářováDepartment of Neurology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czechia.
Ľuba BrožekMediterra s.r.o., Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic, Prague, Czechia.
Alena JavůrkováDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Gabriela AngelováDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Kamila ŘasováDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Charles University · CZInstitute of Endocrinology · CZCzech University of Life Sciences Prague · CZUniversity Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady · CZ

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Newly diagnosed people with multiple sclerosis frequently report fatigue, pain, depression and anxiety. Preventative programmes may be beneficial, but there is limited evidence of their effectiveness, especially long-term follow-up. Methods: The programme consisted of 6-month face to face intervention (an introductory workshop, psychology-led group sessions and individual physical therapy) followed by 6-month self-guided therapy. Outcome measures were taken at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Primary outcomes measures were self-report questionnaires for fatigue, satisfaction with life and disease acceptance. Secondary outcomes were spirometry, spiroergometric parameters and neuroactive steroid levels. Results: From 22 participants enrolled, 17 completed the first 6 months and 13 the follow-up. Fatigue measured on the Fatigue scale for motor and cognitive functions decreased significantly at 6 months ( Conclusion: This programme reduces fatigue and improves satisfaction with life in this patient group with improvements sustained at 12 months. People who participated more frequently showed greater benefit. Clinical rehabilitation impact: The paper describes the effects of a complex preventative intervention for people with newly diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis. The study found that this programme reduces fatigue and improves satisfaction with life with long-term benefit (at 12-month follow up). The individuals who participated less frequently experienced fewer benefits.

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aerobic trainingcognitive behavioural therapyfatiguemultiple sclerosisneuroactive steroidsphysical therapysatisfaction with life

Identifiers

PMID38660088
PMCPMC11039797
OpenAlexW4394685413

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