Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With MS

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

• Registration Number: NCT05322915
• Lead Sponsor: Gazi University

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Detailed Description

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Methods: This study was conducted prospective parallel-group design study. 31 PwMS were randomized two groups. The dance group undertook 60-minute sessions twice a week for four weeks and the control group did not do any particular training during this period. The outcome were measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) by an evaluator blinded to the study.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-06-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-01-15
• Study Completion: 2022-01-15
• Status Verified: 2022-04
• Study First Submitted: 2022-04-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-04-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-04-04
• Study First Posted: 2022-04-12
• Last Update Posted: 2022-04-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 31

Inclusion Criteria

• Between 18-65 years,
• EDSS [22]<6,
• Mini-Mental State Examination score >24.

Exclusion Criteria

• exacerbations within the previous three months,
• have other physical, neurological problems,
• changeable health status.
• havig a cardiovascular disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Berg Balance Scale	4 weeks	On the scale which consists of 14 questions, individuals are given points between 0 and 4 for each question. High scores indicate good balance and low scores indicate poor balance (41-56=independent, 21-40=walks with assistance, 0-20=dependent)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54	4 weeks	It was developed specifically to assess the quality of life of PwMS. It includes 12 parts and 54 questions.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale	4 weeks	The scale consists of 14 items, 7 of which investigate symptoms of anxiety and 7 of which investigate symptoms of depression. The scale is evaluated between 0-3 points. The cut-off value for anxiety is 10/11, and the cut-off value for depression is 7/8.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey