Fall Risk Reduction in Multiple Sclerosis (FIRMS)
Fall Risk Reduction in Multiple Sclerosis: Exercise Intervention vs. Attention Control Modification
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Exercise
- Education
What it measured
Main measures
Chagne in Fall Risk
1 year
VisionThinking and memoryWalking and mobilityPhysical function
Other measures (1)
Identification of Fall Risk Factors
1 year
Walking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 64
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Inclusion criteria
* The inclusion criteria involve having an established definite diagnosis of MS * Ability to walk 25 feet with or without aid * Relapse free in the last 30 days * Being ≥ 50 years of age * Having fallen at least once in the past year * Physician approval to engage in light physical activity * Willingness and ability to attend the training sessions and testing sessions.
Exclusion criteria
* We will exclude all individuals with risk factors contra-indicative for undertaking strenuous exercise. * During the initial phone contact with the project coordinator, participants will verbally respond to a health history questionnaire. * Those individuals who are asymptomatic and meet no more than one risk factor threshold including family history of coronary heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle will be considered at low risk and included for participation.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
This study looks to see the effects of a home based exercise program on falls in people with MS.
Papers
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History
Started
Dec 2014
Main results due
Jan 2018
Finished
Jan 2018