Project FARMS: Fall Risk Reduction in Multiple Sclerosis
Project FARMS: Fall Risk Reduction in Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Home-based Exercise
What it measured
Main measures
Physiological Fall risk
3 months
VisionThinking and memoryWalking and mobilityPhysical function
Other measures (3)
Mobility
3 months
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityBalance
3 Months
Walking and mobilitySpasticity
3 Months
Spasticity
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 50 to 75
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Inclusion criteria
* having an established definite diagnosis of MS; * being independently ambulatory or ambulatory with an aid; * having the visual ability necessary to read 14 point font; * meeting the age requirement (i.e., 50-75 years of age); * having fallen at least once in the past year and * willingness and ability to attend the training sessions and testing sessions
Exclusion criteria
* non-ambulatory; * risk factors contra-indicative for undertaking strenuous exercise as determined by the physical activity readiness questionnaire.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Over half of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) report falling over a 6-month period and a majority of those who fall require medical attention for injuries. Importantly, balance dysfunction, muscle weakness, and spasticity are modifiable risk factors for falls among community-dwelling older adults and likely persons with MS. Indeed, there is evidence that these physiological risk factors can be minimized with exercise training in persons with MS and this might translate into a decrease in fall risk as documented in community-dwelling older adults. The investigation will examine the effectiveness of a home-based exercise program that is designed to reduce fall risk by targeting specific fall risk factors including balance dysfunction and two of its latent causes, muscle weakness and spasticity in persons with multiple sclerosis. It is predicted that persons who receive home-based exercise program will have a reduction in fall risk.
Papers
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History
Started
Jun 2012
Main results due
Dec 2012
Finished
Mar 2013