Background: Fatigue is a major symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) in patients, and it has been shown to improve with physical exercise. Although fingolimod might lessen fatigue, it is unclear how patients treated with fingolimod react to physical activity regarding fatigue.
Objective: This study evaluated the effect of an exercise intervention on fatigue in relapsing-remitting MS patients receiving fingolimod.
Methods: People with MS (PwMS) were randomized to either a structured internet-based exercise program (e-training) or no e-training intervention. The primary endpoint was the change in the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (mFIS) after six months.
Results: The primary analysis showed no statistically significant difference between groups in the mFIS change. Subgroup analyses revealed a beneficial effect of physical exercise for PwMS with low aerobic capacity and with low aerobic capacity plus more severe fatigue. The incidence of adverse events was similar in both groups. No cardiovascular events were reported. The majority of PwMS were relapse free.
Conclusion: Physical exercise benefits on fatigue may depend on the physical capacity of the patient and requires individualized training. Consistent with previous studies, these results suggest that physical exercise generally does not impose a risk and that this holds true also for patients receiving fingolimod. ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01490840.
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