Pilates Versus Eccentric Exercises on Multiple Sclerosis

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis
• Interventions: Other: Pilate training; Other: eccentric training

• Registration Number: NCT06524089
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine whether Pilates-based stability or eccentric training is more effective for patients with multiple sclerosis(MS) with chronic non-specific low back pain(NSLBP).

Detailed Description

Thirty adult patients with multiple sclerosis with chronic NSLBP verified diagnosis of MS by a specialized neurologist will be questioned and screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Patients were randomly allocated to one of two groups: (Pilates or Eccentric). Every individual in both groups will be examined before and after the 6-week treatment program.

The handheld dynamometer assessed isometric trunk flexion and extension strength Pain intensity by casual analog scale (VAS). The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) evaluates static and dynamic sitting balance and trunk coordination in a seated position.

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-25
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-29
• Study Start: 2024-07-30
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-02
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-05
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-30
• Study Completion: 2025-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Age range 18 to 40 years.
• Relapsing-remitting free for at least 90 days before testing.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Having a neurologic disease other than MS.
• A relapse within 3 months.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Pilates	Pilate training	Fifteen patients will receive Pilates exercises
eccentric	eccentric training	Fifteen patients will receives eccentric training

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain intensity	At baseline and after 6 week	VAS for measuring pain severity
Function	At baseline and after 6 week	The Trunk impairment scale (TIS) The static subscale investigates: (1) the ability of the subject to maintain a sitting position with feet supported; (2) the ability to maintain a sitting position while the legs are passively crossed, and (3) the ability to maintain a sitting position when the subject crosses the legs actively. The dynamic subscale contains items on lateral flexion of the trunk and unilateral lifting of the hip. To assess the coordination of the trunk, the subject is asked to rotate the upper or lower part of his or her trunk 6 times, initiating the movements either from the shoulder girdle or from the pelvic girdle, respectively. For each item, a 2-, 3- or 4- point ordinal scale is used. On the static and dynamic sitting balance and coordination subscales the maximal scores that can be attained are 7, 10 and 6 points. Therefore, TIS ranges between 0 for a minimal performance to 23 for a perfect performance.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
back muscle strength	At baseline and after 6 week	Handheld dynamometer measuring isometric trunk muscle strength

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cairo university hospital; 🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt