The effects of balance training using the Homebalance instrument in pe
Home-based balance training using biofeedback with the Homebalance instrument in people with multiple sclerosis
What it found
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What was tested
Treatment tested
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What it measured
Main measures
Balance was assessed at the baseline, after 4 weeks and at the 4 week follow-up (8 weeks after the start of the intervention) using the following: 1. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) 2. Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BEST)
Walking and mobility
Other measures (1)
The following were assessed at the baseline, after 4 weeks and at the 4 week follow-up (8 weeks after the start of the intervention): 1. Severity of multiple sclerosis, assessed using the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) 2. Gait parameters, assessed using the GAITRite instrument 3. Subjective perceived balance confidence, assessed using the following: 3.1. Activities-specific Balance
Disability progressionWalking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 60 · EDSS 1 to 6.5
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: 1. Aged 18-60 years old 2. Multiple sclerosis (clinically stable without relapse or worsening in the previous 3 months) 3. Able to walk with or without a walking aid for at least 20 m (EDSS 1-6.5) 4. Able to maintain a standing position for at least 10 minutes 5. Able to perform exercise Exclusion: 1. Inpatient rehabilitation programme during the previous 3 months 2. Orthopaedic problems or other conditions affecting balance and gait performance 3. Blurred vision 4. Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders 5. Pregnancy 6. Weight over 150 kg 7. Receiving other physiotherapy targeting balance problems 8. Changes in lifestyle prior to or during the study
Exclusion criteria
Not separately supplied in the registry.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Background and study aims Balance problems are a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), an condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. These balance problems can result in limitations in activity and decreased quality of life for people with MS. While many symptoms of MS are treatable, balance problems cannot be treated with medications as they are too complex. However, a possible treatment option is balance training, which can take different approaches, including supervision by a physical therapist and different exercise tools. The aim of this study was to look at the effects of a new exercise tool for balance problems called Homebalance in a group of patients with MS. Who can participate? Adults with multiple sclerosis and balance problems What does the study involve? Participants will be allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will be asked to complete 15 minutes of balance training using Homebalance daily for 4 weeks. They will be asked to complete balance-related tests and questionnaires before beginning training (baseline), after 4 weeks of training and 4 weeks after this. Participants in the control group will be on a waiting list for balance training. This group will also be asked to complete balance-related tests and questionnaires at the baseline and after 4 weeks. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? The possible benefit to participants taking part in this study is the balance training may lead to reduced balance problems. There are no known risks to participants taking part in this study. Where is the study run from? MS Centre, Department of Neurology, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? November 2011 to June 2017 Who is funding the study? 1. First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital (Czech Republic) 2. Impuls Endowment (Czech Republic) Who is the main contact? Klara Novotna klara.novotna@vfn.cz
Papers
Results
Paper 31934450
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History
Started
Jan 2016
Finished
Jun 2017