Motor Improvement in Neurological Conditions (MINC): Feasibility of using a virtual dolphin to influence arm function and cognition in multiple sclerosis.

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: multiple sclerosis; Neurological - Multiple sclerosis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000281796
• Lead Sponsor: Edith Cowan University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-02-15
• Last Update Posted: 9 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

At least 18 years of age
Diagnosis of MS
PDDS score of >0 and <=3 (< or =) (measure of your MS severity)
stable medical treatment at least 1 month prior to the intervention;

Exclusion Criteria

Already participating in exercise research
Diagnosis of another neurological illness or musculoskeletal disorder different to MS;
Diagnosis of a cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic illness or other conditions which may interfere with the study;
Suffering a flare-up, relapse or hospitalization in the last month prior to commencement of the assessment protocol or during the process of the therapeutic intervention;
Pregnancy.
The presence of a noncorrected visual disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility. One feasibility measure will include the recruitment rate as assessed by audit of the study database. <br>[At conclusion of the study];Retention rate will be determined to assess feasibility, as assessed by audit of study database[At conclusion of study. ];Feasibility would be assessed by assessing 4 key areas (process, resources, management, scientific, and acceptability) in feasibility trials in exercise in MS, as outlined previously (Learmonth and Motl, 2018). Questions are specifically designed for this study, based on the framework provided. These areas will be assessed with questionnaires and interviews for the participants and staff involved in the study. Participants have the option to answer the feasibility questions verbally in an interview or via videoconference. Answers will be recorded and transcribed for further analysis. [After each training session and within 3 days after the last training session. ]