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NCT06159361 | COMPLETED | Multiple Sclerosis

Balance Targeted Exercises for Individuals With MS
Sponsor:

University of Miami

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

James Moore

Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a postural adjustment, targeted training program on balance ability and postural responses anticipatory postural adjustments (APA) and compensatory postural adjustments (CPA) in individuals with MS

Condition or disease

Multiple Sclerosis

Intervention/treatment

Balance targeted exercises

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

All participants participated in individual training program aimed at improving balance ability and postural adjustments. The training program and individual activities were based on previously published programs and motor learning principles, and consists of 18, 1-hour training sessions over six weeks (3 sessions/week). Training occurred in person 2 days a week (in person training) and at home (home exercise program) 1 day a week, for a total of 3 sessions per week. The duration of training sessions were 60 minutes per session for a total of 1,140 minutes of training. The exercise room temperature was centrally regulated (23.3 degrees C).

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 7 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : TREATMENT
Official Title : The Effect of a Targeted Exercise Program on Balance and Postural Responses in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Actual Study Start Date : 2023-12-06
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2024-09-01
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2024-12-30

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 70 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1. Must be18 to 70 years of age.
  • 2. Medical diagnosis of MS confirmed by a neurologist.
  • 3. Ability to stand independently without any aid for at least 3 minutes.
  • 4. A Patients determined disease steps (PDDS) score of 5 or lower.
  • 5. Normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
  • 6. English or Spanish speaking.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1. MS-related exacerbation or medication change in the past two months.
  • 2. Presence of concurrent neurological or orthopedic disorders.
  • 3. Unable to perform the experimental tasks.
Balance Targeted Exercises for Individuals With MS

Location Details

NCT06159361

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Locations

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United States, Florida

University of Miami

Miami, Florida, United States, 33136