Treadmill Training in Chronic MS: Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness
Treadmill Training in Chronic MS: Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness
What it found
The trial ended early for another reason (see below).
Reason given: Difficulty with recruiting
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Exercise
What it measured
Main measures
Peak VO2 Treadmill, Step activity monitors, Timed 8 meter walk
Pre study and 12 weeks Post study
Walking and mobilityPhysical function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · EDSS 4 to 6.5
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Inclusion criteria
* Chronic definite multiple sclerosis * Visible paraparetic gait deficits * EDSS 4 to 6.5 * Last 12 months of care in VHS * Competent to provide consent and carry out study procedures * Pass the Functional Mobility Entry Test
Exclusion criteria
* Performing 20 minutes or more of aerobic exercise 3X per week * Alcohol consumption over 2 oz liquor, 8 oz wine, 24 oz beer per day * Cardiac history * Significant medical history * Significant neurological history * Relapsing MS
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The purpose of the study is to determine whether treadmill training is safe and beneficial in patients with walking difficulty because of multiple sclerosis.
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History
Started
Apr 2006
Main results due
Sept 2011
Finished
Dec 2014