An Online Nurse-Led Purpose-Focused Group Program for Adult Women With Multiple Sclerosis: Effects on Meaning and Quality of Life

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorTexas Woman's University

About this trial

The goal of this study is to learn how a six-week, nurse-led virtual group program may affect meaning in life and quality of life in adult women living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Many people with MS describe changes in identity, purpose, and daily life. This study will help researchers understand whether a structured group program can support women as they explore meaning and purpose while living with MS.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

* How does the program affect how participants search for meaning in life? * How does it affect their sense of life purpose or direction? * How does it affect their overall quality of life?

This study uses a single-group design. All participants will take part in the six-week virtual group program. The program is led by a registered nurse and focuses on guided reflection, values exploration, and group discussion.

Participants will:

* Attend one virtual group session each week for six weeks * Take part in guided discussions and reflection exercises * Complete three online surveys: one before the program begins, one at Week 3, and one after Week 6 * Use a computer, tablet, or phone to join all virtual sessions

The surveys will ask about:

* How participants search for meaning in their lives * How much purpose and direction they feel * Their physical and emotional quality of life

There are no medications, invasive procedures, or in-person visits in this study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

women

over the age of 18

a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (Primary Progressive, Relapsing-Remitting, Secondary Progressive)

access to a device with internet capability as well as audio and video functions

Disqualifiers

currently enrolled (or have been enrolled within the last 4 weeks) of any similar group based intervention therapy (logotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nurse-Led Purpose-Building Intervention

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators