Can bilateral functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the calf muscles improve ankle push-off during gait in people with Multiple Sclerosis? A proof of principle study
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis10007951
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON41160
- Lead Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
Five healthy subjects and five patients with MS with reduced ankle push-off as shown by 3D gait analysis will be recruited. In order to be eligible to participate, only ambulatory adults (18-65 years) will be invited.
Exclusion Criteria
FES is absolutely contraindicated for participants with a cardiac pacemaker. The electrical impulses may lead to disturbances of the pacemaker sensors which could cause a life-threatening situation. Pregnant women will also be excluded from participation. Dysaesthetic sensation of pain, skin injuries or open sores in the area of calf stimulation should be checked as a potential criterion for exclusion.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>In patients with MS, within-subject changes in energy cost of walking, net<br /><br>ankle power and walking speed will be assessed between the conditions with FES<br /><br>and without FES. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>N.A.</p><br>