Testing a new ice vest that could help people experiencing Multiple Sclerosis exercise

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Heat sensitivity in Multiple Sclerosis; Neurological - Multiple sclerosis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001226897
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Christopher Stevens

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 20 September 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

20 participants with a confirmed diagnosis of MS (including both relapsing remitting and primary progressive) will be recruited from within the ‘MS Get a Head Start’ exercise program in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Inclusion criteria are: aged between 18-64 years; report being 3-5.5 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS); be at least 12 months from last relapse; completed at least 5-weeks of the ‘MS Get a Head Start Program’ including recumbent cycling; self-reported the presence of fatigue and heat-sensitivity as part of MS symptomology.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if they are not cleared to perform high-intensity exercise as per the Exercise & Sports Science Australia Adult Pre-exercise Screening System and/or their general practitioner, or if they report any other condition that may affect thermoregulation (e.g. spinal cord injury, Parkinson disease). A need for analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs within 72 hours of a trial will also be an exclusion criterion.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gastrointestinal temperature with a temperature sensor pill ingested by participants prior to beginning each trial, [At baseline and every 5 minutes throughout the trial. A mean will also be calculated for measures collected during exercise];Mean skin temperature with infrared temperature scanner[At baseline and every 5 minutes throughout the trial. A mean will also be calculated for measures collected during exercise];total whole body sweat rate estimated from change in body mass measured by digital scales[measures of body mass collected before and after exercise to make calculation]