The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniqueson Pain, Motor Functions, Fatique and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized, Single-blind Study.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- Nilay Comuk Balci
- Enrollment
- 44
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Hand Dexterity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of PNF techniques on pain, motor function, fatigue and quality of life.
Investigators
Nilay Comuk Balci
Associate professor
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •a clinical diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) as defined by McDonald criteria
- •18-65 years of age
- •an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 4
- •relapse-free for the last 3 months
- •cognitive impairment that was defined with mini mental test.
Exclusion Criteria
- •a history of different neurological diseases
- •having any contraindication for exercise
- •having orthopedic, vision, hearing, or perception problems.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hand Dexterity
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Hand Dexterity
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Pain
Timed Up and Go (TUG)
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Mobility and Balance
Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54)
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Quality of Life
Fatigue Severity Scale and Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS)
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Fatigue
The Six-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT)
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functionality