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

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentOctober 2011

ConditionsMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting

Overview

Phase: Early Phase 1
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Sponsor: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Biodex Scale Balance score: Automated
Last Updated: 14 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

October 2011

End Date

June 2012

Last Updated

14 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Dr. Donovan Adendorf

Dr Donovan Adendorf

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
•EDSS scale between 1 and
•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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Biodex Scale Balance score: Automated

Time Frame: 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.