Effects of a Home Based Walking Program Using Rhythmic Auditory Stimul
Effects of a Home Based Walking Program Using Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Walking and Cortical Activation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis.
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
- Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)
What it measured
Main measures
Improved gait pattern on gait analysis
8 weeks
Walking and mobilityPhysical function
Other measures (2)
Improved walk time on the timed 25 foot walk test
8 weeks
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityPhysical functionImproved distance on the 2 minute walk test
8 weeks
Walking and mobilityPhysical function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
1. age 18 years or older 2. diagnosis of MS per Mc Donald criteria 3. Ambulation Index score from 2 to 6 inclusive (clinically observable gait disturbance, whether the subject walks with no, unilateral, or bilateral support) 4. spastic paresis is the main neurologic impairment causing the gait disturbance, per investigator's judgment.
Exclusion criteria
1. neurologic impairments other than spastic paresis (e.g. cerebellar ataxia or sensory ataxia), or non-neurologic impairments (e.g. musculoskeletal problems) play a major role in the subject's gait disturbance, per investigator's judgment; 2. treatment for an MS exacerbation in the past 30 days; 3. severe co morbidity precluding participation in the study per investigator's judgment (e.g. severe cardiac or respiratory failure); 4. severe cognitive deficits precluding informed consent or preventing the subject from following study procedures safely 5. contraindication to MRI such as severe claustrophobia and implanted devices such as neurostimulators, pacemakers, aneurysm clips etc. 6. pregnancy.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) is a music therapy technique that provides rhythmic auditory cues (like a beat) to help improve patients' movements, especially when walking. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect on walking performance of a home based walking program (HBWP) with Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS), to that of a HBWP without RAS, or to RAS without walking exercise. A second part of this study will assess the effects of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) on brain activity in patients with Multiple Sclerosis while performing mental imagery of walking.
Papers
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History
Started
Feb 2014
Main results due
Sept 2015
Finished
Nov 2015