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Clinical Trials/IRCT20170114031942N7
IRCT20170114031942N7CompletedPhase 3

Effect of massage therapy on mental-health co-morbidity and complications related to quality of life in people with MS-a randomized controlled clinical trial

Shahroud University of Technology0 sites70 target enrollmentStarted: TBDLast updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 3
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
70

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
16 years to no limit (—)
Sex
All

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
  • 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

Investigators

Sponsor
Shahroud University of Technology

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