Effective exercise for people with Multiple Sclerosis
Effective exercise for people with Multiple Sclerosis: a single-blind randomised non-controlled trial
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What it measured
Main measures
Two-minute walk distance, measured at baseline, week 6 (half-way intervention), week 12 (end intervention) and week 24 (follow up).
Walking and mobility
Other measures (1)
1. Questionnaires: 1.1. Barthel Index of independence in activities of daily living 1.2. Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS): self reported fatigue levels 1.3. Physical Activity Questionnaire in the Elderly (PASE): self reported activity levels in home, work and social environments 1.4. General Health Status questionnaire - 36-item Short Form health survey (SF-36): Patient-completed health status measur
Thinking and memoryFatigueWalking and mobilityPhysical functionQuality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: 1. Adults (over 18 years, either sex) with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 2. Able to sit and pedal on a cycle ergometer and complete 60 seconds unloaded exercise 3. Ambulatory with/without a walking aid Exclusion: 1. Serious medical condition or complication that would preclude safe exercise 2. Sudden change/relapse in MS 3. Cognitively unable to consent
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
Not provided at time of registration
Papers
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History
Started
Jun 2008
Finished
Oct 2009