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Lead
University of Edinburgh
Background: Fatigue is a common disabling symptom in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in the reduction of fatigue in MS and CBT-based self-help has been shown to be effective as a low intensity intervention for anxiety and depression.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a CBT based self-help workbook at reducing perceived impact of fatigue in a clinical sample of MS patients.
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
All participants will be aged 18 or over
Will have a recognised diagnosis of relapsing remitting or primary progressive relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis from a neurologist
Cognitively able to give informed consent as deemed by referring clinician in the Fife Rehabilitation Service
Willing to consent to randomised control trial
Fatigue as a primary symptom
You may not be if
Patients with severe anxiety or depression (assessed by cut off on HADS)
Patients with psychosis or personality disorders (assessed by referring clinician)
Patients currently receiving input from psychological services for fatigue management
Patients with suicidal ideation or plans (assessed by referring clinician)
Patients who are unable to read the workbook or standardised questionnaires due to literacy levels or cognitive abilities will be excluded from the analysis, although if patients have literacy or cognitive problems, referral to a more suitable 1-to-1 type of therapy will be made.
