Comparison of Intermittent vs. Continuous Walking in MS
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Endurance
- Interventions
- Other: type of walking
- Registration Number
- NCT02726373
- Lead Sponsor
- Hunter College of City University of New York
- Brief Summary
Objective: To compare effects of an intermittent and continuous walking program on walking endurance and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).A randomized crossover prospective method was used.The intervention consisted of eight 6-minute-long walks (2x/week for 4 weeks). The continuous condition consisted of 6 continuous minutes of walking. The intermittent condition consisted of three 2-minute bouts with 2-minute rests. After a 4-week detraining period, participants performed the second training condition.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 12
Inclusion Criteria
- Positive diagnosis of MS
- Ambulatory for at least 6 minutes with or without an assistive device (e.g. cane, crutches or orthotics)
- Ability to read, understand, and sign an informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
- Evidence of exacerbation in the prior three months as defined by a treating physician
- Orthopedic or cardiovascular condition that would interfere with ability to walk for 6 continuous minutes,
- Currently being on an active physical rehabilitation program
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Intermittent walking training type of walking - Continuous Walking Training type of walking -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pre to post change in 6 Minute walk test distance 4 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual Analog Scale of fatigue 4 weeks Measurements to be taken at baseline and after each 4 week intervention