WEB-Based Physiotherapy for People With Multiple Sclerosis

WEB-Based Physiotherapy for People With Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNot a drug-phase studyMS (type not specified)NCT02508961

What it found

Paper found, not read

A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.

What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Exercise

What it measured

Main measures

  • Compliance to the exercise programme

    9 months

    Physical function

  • Two Minute Walk Test

    9 months

    Walking and mobility

Other measures (8)

  • Timed 25 Foot Walk

    9 months

    Disability progressionWalking and mobility

  • Timed Up and Go

    9 months

    Walking and mobility

  • Berg Balance Scale

    9 months

    Walking and mobility

  • Physical Activity

    9 months

    Physical function

  • MS-Related Symptom Checklist

    9 months

  • Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale

    9 months

  • Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

    9 months

    Mood and sleep

  • Health related quality of life

    9 months

    Quality of life (reported by participants)

Who could take part

MS (type not specified) · 18 and over · EDSS 4 to 6.5

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Inclusion criteria

* A confirmed diagnosis of MS * Known to a MS consultant in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Lothian or Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust * EDSS of 4 - 6.5 * Access to a personal computer/tablet or smart television with an email address and internet connection

Exclusion criteria

* Currently taking part in regular exercise (two or more times per week) and/or a regular physiotherapy programme * Poor cognitive function as assessed by a Mini Mental State Examination Score (MMSE) \<24 * Any significant change in medication (within the last 3 months) * Relapse within 3 months requiring treatment * Other significant co-morbidities for which exercise is contra-indicated * Unwilling to be randomised to intervention/control group * Currently participating in another clinical trial (rehabilitation or pharmacological)

As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

The study will be a pragmatic, single blind, randomised, controlled feasibility study, comparing 6 months of web-based physiotherapy plus usual care with usual care alone in pwMS. The study will recruit 90 pwMS from three UK Centres (30 from each centre); NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Lothian, and Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a six-month web-based physiotherapy programme and usual care compared to usual care alone, in people moderately affected by MS and to gather essential information for the planning of a definitive trial, which would evaluate both clinical and cost effectiveness of the intervention.

Papers

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History

    1. Started

      Jan 2015

    2. Main results due

      Dec 2016

    3. Finished

      Dec 2016

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