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Massage therapy and MS

Phase 3
Conditions
Multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis
Registration Number
IRCT20170114031942N7
Lead Sponsor
Shahroud University of Technology
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria

Age over 16 years
At least the reading and writing skills
Confirmation of a recurrent or secondary progressive MS disease by an specialist
EDSS scores ranging from 0/3 to 0/7
Ability to stand without assistance for at least 60 seconds (if necessary with auxiliary equipment)
The ability to walk 10 meters safely with or without auxiliary equipment

Exclusion Criteria

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Uncontrolled
Uncontrolled high blood pressure (systolic blood pressure 180 mm Hg on diastolic 100 mm Hg)
Confirmation of unstable angina and / or heart attack (myocardial infarction) during the past month
Diabetes
Arthritis, injuries or non-fixed fractures of the lower limbs
Other injuries or neurological diseases
Pregnancy or intending to get pregnant
Get a massage in the past six months or get physical therapy program before the start of the study
Inability to easily get out of the wheelchair and go to the massage table
Lack of regular participation in massage sessions

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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