Functional Electrical Stimulation for People With Multiple Sclerosis W
Functional Electrical Stimulation for People With Multiple Sclerosis Who Experience Foot Drop:Feasibility of Instrumented Gait Analysis in Clinical Practice.
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 11 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- prolonged walk
What it measured
Main measures
Peak dorsiflexion angle during the swing phase without FES
Baseline
Walking and mobility
Other measures (3)
Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
Baseline
Walking and mobilityPeak dorsiflexion angle during swing phase (with FES)
two weeks from baseline
Walking and mobilityRates of perceived Exertion (RPE) with FES
2 weeks from baseline
Walking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 80
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Inclusion criteria
* People with MS (aged 18-80) who are assessed for their suitability for FES to treat foot-drop between September 2013 and March 2014 at Slateford Medical Centre are eligible for participation in this study
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with fixed ankle deformities, who are allergic to tape and who are unable to walk for at least for two minutes (with or without walking aids) will be excluded. * Patients who experienced a relapse or any trauma affecting their walking between the first fitting appointment and the follow-up appointment will also be excluded from the study.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
People with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) often experience 'foot-drop' which means that the foot is not adequately lifted during the so-called swing phase (foot is off the ground) during walking which can lead to trips and falls. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to the shin muscles will aid lifting of the foot and therefore reduces the risk of trips and falls. There have been several studies showing the benefits of FES to the walking of pwMS. The proposed study aims to optimise the FES prescription and fitting care pathway for pwMS in Edinburgh and the Lothians This will be achieved firstly through a survey to all clients with MS in the last 5 years who have been regarded as suitable for FES. Secondly, a pilot study will assess the suitability of the use of simple clinical measurement (electrogoniometry) which will allow the measurement of the degree of foot-drop. The degree is foot drop is usually assessed by the physiotherapist using visual observation. Using a small device which can be quickly fitted to the patient's lower and foot for the duration of a 2-6 minute walk, the physiotherapist will be able to quantify the degree of foot drop over time. Such a measurement is especially important for people with MS who are often affected by increased mental and physical fatigue. Our first hypothesis is that the degree of foot-drop at the end of the walk is increased compared to the start of the walk. Secondly, we hypothesise that the degree of foot drop is less when the participant walks with the assistance of Functional Electrical Stimulation at their next clinical appointment.
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History
Started
Sept 2013
Main results due
Oct 2015
Finished
Nov 2015