Climate Influence on Physiotherapy in Multiple Sclerosis
Climate Influence on Physiotherapy in Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 18 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Physiotherapy
What it measured
Main measures
6-minute walk test
2 years
Walking and mobility
Other measures (10)
Timed Up&Go
2 years
10-metre timed walk
2
Walking and mobilityBerg Balance Scale
2
Walking and mobilityTrunk Impairment Scale
2
Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion
2
Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)
2
Quality of life (reported by participants)Fatigue Severity Scale
2
FatigueNumerical Rating Scale; gait, balance, pain
2
Walking and mobilityPainModified Health Assessment Questionnaire
2
Patient Global Impression of Change
2
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 60 · EDSS 4.0 to 6.5
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Inclusion criteria
* Between 18 and 60 years of age (both included). * Multiple sclerosis according to the McDonald criteria * Disability equivalent to Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS) between 4.0 and 6.5 (both included) * Prepared to and considered able to follow the protocol and to attend the planned visits during the whole study period. * Given written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* An active MS (attack or progression) during one month prior to inclusion or start of treatment. * Received treatment with glucocorticoids the last month prior to inclusion or start of treatment. * Excessive fatigue or severe cognitive dysfunction related to MS that would preclude safe participation in the protocol. * Suffered from major depression or any other psychiatric disorder that would preclude safe participation in the protocol. * Heat intolerance. * Other serious concomitant disease that could preclude safe participation in the protocol. * Alcohol or drug abuse or consumption that could preclude participation according to the protocol and to attend the planned visits during the whole study period. * Breastfeeding or pregnancy
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The aim of the study was to compare the effect of inpatient physiotherapy in a warm climate versus physiotherapy in a colder climate in multiple sclerosis (MS), in both short- and long term perspectives.
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History
Started
Jun 2006
Main results due
May 2008
Finished
May 2008