Under and Over Rehabilitation Study
Under & Over: A Controlled Study to Develop an Upper Limb Rehabilitation Tool for People With Multiple Sclerosis.
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What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 4 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Under & Over rehabilitation tool
What it measured
Main measures
Change in Cardboard 9 Hole Peg Test speed at 6 months.
Baseline and 6 months
Disability progressionArm and hand function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* Being able to give online informed consent. * Over the age of 18. There is no upper age limit. * Have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis more than 6 months ago and have an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of over 6.0 as measured using the online webEDSS * Understand and be able to communicate (read and write) in English * Ability to use a computer and access the study resources on the internet
Exclusion criteria
* Participants will be ineligible to participate if any inclusion criteria are not met. * Patients unable to use their hands because of pain or anything that would interfere with the ability to complete the study interventions.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological condition of the central nervous system for which there is no cure. Symptoms include motor and sensory dysfunction, bladder and bowel dysfunction as well as speech and swallowing difficulties. It commonly leads to cumulative, mixed disabilities over time. The combination of different symptoms and disabilities often limits a person's ability to perform activities of daily living and to actively participate in social and occupational activities which then impacts on their quality of life. The two main strategies for managing MS symptoms include, medication and rehabilitation. However, historically treatment strategies have focused predominantly on preserving lower limb function thus strategies to improve upper limb function is often neglected. The importance of maintaining upper limb (hand and arm) function is significant for people who have already lost lower limb function. Further loss of functioning contributes to low mood, reduced independence and quality of life. This study aims to research how an engaging everyday activity, Under \& Over, can become a rehabilitation tool to improve upper limb function in people with MS. The study will use a randomised wait list control group design, meaning that participants will be randomised to either the immediate rehabilitation group or the wait list group. Each group will perform the Under \& Over task for 12 weeks, following a predetermined programme of instructions. Participants will complete a number of baseline measures measuring their current upper limb function, their quality of life and level of fatigue. This will happen at the start of the study, after 12 weeks of rehabilitation activity and again at a 12 week follow up.
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History
Started
Sept 2020
Main results due
Apr 2022
Finished
May 2022