Physical Telerehabilitation in Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
Physical Telerehabilitation in Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
The main measure showed a statistically significant benefit.
| Measure | Estimate | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) | Mean Difference (Final Values) -13.9 | <0.05 |
Statistical analysis as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Multiple Sclerosis Home Automated Telemanagement (MS HAT) system
Results by group
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
6 month evaluation
| Group | Value | Interval | Number analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 50 score on a scale | 9.9 (Standard Deviation) | 8 |
| MSHAT | 36.1 score on a scale | 18.9 (Standard Deviation) | 16 |
Control
MSHAT
p = <0.05; Mean Difference (Final Values) -13.9
Values as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Outcomes measured differently across trials are not directly comparable.
Safety
| Group | Participants at risk | Serious adverse events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSHAT | 26 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 |
| Control | 25 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 |
As posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Serious adverse events include any serious health event during the trial, whether or not the treatment caused it.
What it measured
Main measures
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
6 month evaluation
Walking and mobility
Other measures (4)
Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS)
6-month evaluation
Quality of life (reported by participants)The Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25-FW)
6-month Evaluation
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityMultiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12)
6-month evaluation
Walking and mobilityThe Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
6-month evaluation
Walking and mobilityPhysical function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* Age: 18-65 * Clinical Diagnosis of MS based on McDonald criteria * Functional disability defined by the PDDS in the range of 2 to 6 * Have a working telephone line in their home or a cell phone * Willingness and ability to use MS HAT platform with individual modifications based on preferred user interface * Patient demonstrates ability to successfully perform physical therapy exercises and procedures independently or with assistance of a caregiver. * Ability to complete 25-foot walk test in at least 3 minutes
Exclusion criteria
* Age less than 18 years old * No diagnosis of MS * Other musculoskeletal diagnoses, unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic or other conditions that would interfere with this study * One or more exacerbations in the preceding 3 months * Received a course of steroids (IV or oral) within 60 days of screening
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The primary objective of this study will be to assess the feasibility and patient acceptance of a Home Automated Telemanagement (HAT) system in multiple sclerosis patients. Our hypothesis is that home telemanagement will be effective and useful in the rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis patients. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize that home telemanagement using a daily exercise diary, monitoring of compliance with a tailored exercise program and regular assessment of strength and motor functions will: 1. Be feasible and acceptable in patients with multiple sclerosis 2. Improve patient compliance with home exercise program 3. Increase patient mobility and motor functions 4. Be a feasible and effective mechanism for affecting multiple sclerosis patient self-efficacy 5. Improve quality of life
Papers
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History
Started
Jul 2012
Main results due
Apr 2017
Finished
Apr 2017
Results posted
May 2026