Assistive Device Training in Multiple Sclerosis
Assistive Device Training for Functional Mobility and Connectivity in Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Assistive Device Training
What it measured
Main measures
Change from Baseline in Functional Mobility at Completion of Training and the Following Three Months
At baseline, 1 week after completion of training, 3 months later
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityChange from Baseline in Falls at Completion of Training and the Following Three Months
First week of training, last week of training, 3 months later
Walking and mobilityChange from Baseline in Functional Neural Connectivity (fMRI) at Completion of Training
At baseline, 1 week after completion of training
MRI lesionsNerve conduction tests
Other measures (4)
Change from Baseline in Satisfaction with Assistive Device at Completion of Training and the Following Three Months
At baseline, 1 week after completion of training, 3 months later
Quality of life (reported by participants)Change from Baseline in Balance Confidence at Completion of Training and the Following Three Months
At baseline, 1 week after completion of training, 3 months later
Walking and mobilityChange from Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Impact at Completion of Training and the Following Three Months
At baseline, 1 week after completion of training, 3 months later
Change from Baseline in Physical Activity at Completion of Training and the Following Three Months
At baseline, 1 week after completion of training, 3 months later
Physical function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* Multiple Sclerosis of any type, * self-reported history of at least 1 fall in the previous year, * able to walk at least 25 feet with or without an assistive device, * clinically stable Multiple Sclerosis (no relapse in 30 days prior to enrollment), * intermittent or constant unilateral or bilateral assistance required to walk, * right-handed, willingness to remain consistent with medication use and level of physical activity for the duration of the study.
Exclusion criteria
* serious psychiatric or medical conditions that would preclude reliable participation in the study, * dementia (MMSE \<24), * deafness, * blindness, * inability to follow directions in English, * significant upper extremity tremor or weakness, * more than 1 hour of assistive device training within the previous 3 years, * any exclusions to receiving MRI scans (implanted devices, anxiety, claustrophobia, body weight over 350 lbs).
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a training program in the use of ambulatory assistive devices (such as canes, walkers, etc) can reduce falls and increase functional mobility and neural connectivity in people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Papers
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History
Started
Jul 2015
Main results due
Sept 2016
Finished
Sept 2016