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The Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Fitness in People With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Progressive
Interventions
Other: Continuous moderate exercise
Other: High intensity interval training
Registration Number
NCT02950454
Lead Sponsor
University of Glasgow
Brief Summary

This is a pilot trial to explore the cardiovascular of eight weeks of twice weekly high intensity interval training in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. A control group of people with progressive multiple sclerosis will undergo continuous moderate intensity exercise, twice weekly for 8 weeks.

Detailed Description

This is a pilot trial to explore the cardiovascular of eight weeks of twice weekly high intensity interval training in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. A control group of people with progressive multiple sclerosis will undergo continuous moderate intensity exercise, twice weekly for 8 weeks.

The training program will entail 6x1.5 minute intervals working at 80-95% heart rate max on a cycle ergometer. Each interval will be interspersed with 1.5 minutes of working rest at a light resistance of the participant's choosing.

The continuous moderate intensity exercise program will entail 20 minutes on a cycle ergometer working at 60-70% heart rate max.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with a progressive form of MS
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Known to members of staff of the MS service NHS Ayrshire & Arran
  • Ability to attend Douglas Grant Rehabilitation centre twice a week for eight weeks
  • EDSS 4-6.0
  • Able to cycle on ergometer
Exclusion Criteria
  • A relapse of symptoms requiring treatment within the past three months.
  • A respiratory condition that would be exacerbated by high intensity exercise including but not limited to: chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, uncontrolled or poorly controlled asthma.
  • Uncontrolled high pressure at screening (>190/100 mmHg)
  • Cognitive impairment affecting ability to understand instructions as noted in patient's notes.
  • Currently engaging in another research trial for their MS or that may affect their physiological or cardiovascular outcomes
  • Weighing more than 110 kg (weight limit of ergometer)
  • Any pathology or medical intervention that would preclude high intensity exercise, maximal exertion testing or could attenuate the cardiovascular effect of exercise including but not limited to: unstable angina; diabetes; peripheral vascular disease or intermittent claudication; having a pace maker or medicine pump; surgical clips; having another neurological condition other than MS; and pregnancy. To be established from patient's notes and at screening session.
  • A serious cardiovascular event in the past year including but not limited to: transient ischaemic attack, cerebrovascular event and myocardial infarction.
  • Taking any of the following medication: beta blockers; vasodilators; ACE inhibitors; diuretics or any other medication that could cause exercise induced hypotension; hypoglycaemic insulin; metformin or other oral insulin medicine.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
controlContinuous moderate exercise8 weeks of twice weekly continuous moderate intensity exercise. Session protocol: 2 minutes warm up at nominal resistance on cycle ergometer, 20 minutes at 60-70% heart rate max. Then 3 minutes cool down.
InterventionHigh intensity interval training8 weeks of twice weekly high intensity interval training. Session protocol: 2 minute warm up at nominal resistance on cycle ergometer, 6 six intervals of 80-95% heart rate max interspersed with 6 intervals of 1.5 minute working rest. Then 3 minutes cool down.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
heart rate max8 weeks

Maximal heart rate elicited during a maximal exertion test

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Resting blood pressure8 weeks
Fatigue severity scale8 weeks

Questionnaire which gives measure of fatigue.

Resting heart rate8 weeks
Brain derived neurotrophic factor8 weeks

Hormone important for brain growth and protection

Lactate8 weeks

Waste materials from exercise in blood

Timed 25 foot walk test8 weeks

Measure of walking speed

Symbol digit modalities test8 weeks

Measure of mental processing speed

Lipoprotein profile8 weeks

Indication of how much good and how much bad cholesterol is in blood

MSIS-29 version 28 weeks

Questionnaire giving physical and psychological impact of MS

Hospital anxiety and depression scale8 weeks

Questionnaire giving a score of depression and anxiety

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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