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

Part of paid clinical trials in Denton, Texas.

Sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Study ID
NCT07555015
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Nurse-Led Purpose-Building Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The Nurse-Led Virtual Purpose-Building Intervention is a six-week, synchronous behavioral program delivered in small groups through a secure videoconferencing platform. Sessions are facilitated by a registered nurse trained in the study protocol. Each weekly session lasts 60 minutes and follows a standardized structure that includes: (1) an opening reflective prompt or grounding exercise, (2) guided group dialogue focused on meaning, identity, and purpose in the context of living with Multiple Sclerosis, (3) a brief integrative activity such as journaling or values-based reflection, and (4) a closing synthesis. The intervention emphasizes person-centered exploration, reflective engagement, and meaning-making rather than clinical counseling or symptom management. No medical treatments, diagnostic procedures, or therapeutic techniques are used. Fidelity to session structure is supported through a facilitator manual and weekly documentation.

Study Details

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 for one hour 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.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 28, 2026
Start date
Jul 31, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Nurse-Led Virtual Purpose-Building Intervention

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Quality of Life (Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-29 Scale) [ Time Frame: Baseline, Week 3, Week 6 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Texas Woman's UniversityDentonTexas76204
Lisa Kelly
[email protected]
2543687638

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