A multi-site, randomized controlled trial of MS INFoRm, a fatigue self-management website for persons with multiple sclerosis: rationale and study protocol

Table 2 Time points and measures collected at study enrollment and three assessment time points for all participants

Measure	Time 0: Screening and study enrollment	Time 1: Baseline assessment^a	Time 2: 3-month follow-up	Time 3: 6-month follow-up
Timepoint (months)	0	0^a	3	9
Fatigue Severity Scale	X
Patient Health Questionnaire – 2	X
Short Blessed Test	X
Demographic and disease-related information		X	X^b	X^b
Patient Determined Disease Steps Scale		X	X	X
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale		X	X	X
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Efficacy Scale		X	X	X
Perceived Deficits Questionnaire		X	X	X
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale		X	X	X
Impact on Participation and Autonomy Questionnaire		X	X	X

^aWithin 1-week of study enrollment
^bModified to ask questions pertaining to changes to medications, rehabilitation services, employment status, and occurrence of MS relapse since last interview time point

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