Balance and Falls in Multiple Sclerosis
Balance and Falls in Multiple Sclerosis: Intervention and Perceptions From Patients and Next of Kins
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
- Group balance training
What it measured
Main measures
Change from baseline in Berg Balance Scale at 8 weeks
baseline, 8 weeks
Walking and mobility
Other measures (20)
Change from baseline in 10 repetitions Sit to stand test at 15 weeks
baseline, 15 weeks
Change from baseline in Trunk Impairment scale at 8 weeks
baseline, 8 weeks
Change from baseline in the Trunk Impairment Scale at 15 weeks
baseline, 15 weeks
Change from baseline in the 10 repetition Si to stand test at 8 weeks
baseline, 8 weeks
Change from baseline in the Berg Balance scale at 15 weeks
baseline, 15 weeks
Walking and mobilityChange from baseline on the Timed Up and Go test at 8 weeks
baseline, 8 weeks
Walking and mobilityChange from baseline on the Timed Up and Go test at 15 weeks
baseline, 15 weeks
Walking and mobilityChange from baseline on the10 meter walking test at 8 weeks
baseline, 8 weeks
Walking and mobilityChange from baseline on the 10 meter walking test at 15 weks
baseline, 15 weeks
Walking and mobilityChange from baseline on the 2 minutes walking test at 8 weeks
baseline, 8 weeks
Walking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* diagnosed multiple sclerosis * Expanded Disability Scale Score of 5-6.5 * walking speed of less than 0.8 m/s as tested on a 10 meter walking test
Exclusion criteria
* Ongoing relapse * Cognitive or language difficulties that prohibit participating in the intervention or performing the outcome measures * Change in specific MS medication during the last 30 days
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The study hypothesis is that for people with moderate to severe multiple sclerosis postural balance and walking improve and the risk of accidental falls are reduced after participating in a specific training intervention of 7 weeks. The hypothesis is also the the effect remain a further 7 weeks post training. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is disease affecting the central nervous system. Walking and postural balance are often affected early in the course of the disease. The risk of falls is large. Many persons with MS have decreased trunk stability compared to healthy persons . In an earlier study including people with mild to moderate MS we found that a period of core stability exercises reduced the risk of falls. In this study the training concept will be applied for persons with more severe walking limitations.
Papers
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History
Started
Aug 2014
Main results due
Mar 2015
Finished
Aug 2015