The effect of exercise therapy on balance in patients with multiple sclerosis

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis.; Multiple sclerosis

• Registration Number: IRCT20200101045970N8
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 51

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of MS by a specialist doctor
Age range from 20 to 50 years and being in the remession period
At least one year has passed since the diagnosis of the disease
having a mild to moderate degree of disability (EDSS=3.5-5.5) determined by a specialist doctor.
Being able to stand without assistance for at least 3 minutes

Exclusion Criteria

Lack of regular participation in training sessions
Recurrence of the disease during the plan and six months before
Excessive fatigue so that it is harmful for her to continue training.
Biomechanical or neurological disease or any specific disease in the expert's opinion that affects balance.
Participation in a specific exercise program in the 3 months before and during treatment
Suffering from other diseases such as cardiovascular, arthritis, respiratory, diabetes, cancer and vestibular system disorders according to the opinion of the relevant expert.
A deformity in the lower limb that creates a risk of falling for the person.
Use of medicinal agents to control fatigue and sedatives that affect balance.
Cognitive disorders and depression and sleep that lead to fatigue.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance. Timepoint: Before the start of treatment, after the end of treatment and 1 months after the end of the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Use of Mini BES Test.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before the start of treatment, after the end of treatment and 1 months after the end of the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Use of ABC Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
umber of falls per week. Timepoint: Before the start of treatment, after the end of treatment and 1 months after the end of the last treatment session. Method of measurement: questionnaire.