Neurodynamic Interventions for Multiple Sclerosis
Effects of Neurodynamic Interventions to Multimodal Physical Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Physical Therapy plus Neurodynamic
Compared with
- Physical Therapy
What it measured
Main measures
Changes in pressure pain sensitivity
Baseline and one week after the last treatment session
Pain
Other measures (3)
Changes in upper extremity pain intensity before and after the intervention
Baseline and one week after the last treatment session
Arm and hand functionPainChanges in light touch detection threshold
Baseline and after treatmentBaseline and one week after the last treatment session
Changes in manual dexterity
Baseline and one week after the last treatment session
Arm and hand function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65 · EDSS 0 to 6.5
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Inclusion criteria
* a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis according to the modified McDonald criteria; * symptoms of paresthesia and lack of sensitivity in the upper extremity; * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) between 0 and 6.5 points; * absence of cognitive deficit.
Exclusion criteria
* any exacerbation of multiple sclerosis during the previous 3 months; * previous hand surgery or steroid injections treatment in the upper extremity; * multiple diagnoses on the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy); * cervical, shoulder, or upper extremity trauma; * other comorbid musculoskeletal medical conditions; * mini-mental state examination \<25
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
A randomized, parallel-group, clinical trial will be conducted to compare the immediate effects of the inclusion of a neurodynamic intervention into a multimodal physiotherapy program on pressure pain sensitivity, pain and manual dexterity in patients with multiple sclerosis
Papers
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History
Started
Jul 2018
Main results due
Sept 2018
Finished
Oct 2018