The Effects of Aerobics Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Early Phase 1

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting

• Registration Number: NCT01453868
• Lead Sponsor: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Brief Summary

Standing Balance, with and without blindfold, will be measured on patients with Multiple Sclerosis using a Biodex Balance Scale.

A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed.

Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.

Detailed Description

Standing Balance will be tested in 4 phases:

* On a firm surface eyes open

* On a frim surface eyes blindfolded

* On a foam surface eyes open

* On a foam surface eyes blindfolded

The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2011-10
• Study Start: 2011-10
• Study First Submitted: 2011-10-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-10-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-10-17
• Study First Posted: 2011-10-18
• Last Update Posted: 2011-10-18
• Primary Completion: 2012-03
• Study Completion: 2012-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
• EDSS scale between 1 and 6.
• Patients that are able to travel to and from a 12 week program location.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with primary or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
• EDSS scale above 6

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Biodex Scale Balance score: Automated	Change: baseline and 12 weeks	A patient will step up to a Biodex Balance scale and will be instructed to try and maintain balance on the machine until it produces an automated outcome score for balance. This number is directly related to a fall risk score in patients with neurological compromise.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pre and post intervention questionaire	Change: baseline and 12 weeks	A fifty question questionaire will be administered pre and post intervention. These questions will focus on mood changes, attitude changes and overall quality of life changes related to adding exercise in their daily living.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

HealthZone Chiropractic Clinic; 🇺🇸 Gaylord, Michigan, United States