Comparison of the effects of functional electrical stimulation in multiple sclerosis

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Completed

• Conditions: Patients involved with multiple sclerosis with drop foot.

• Registration Number: IRCT20200301046657N1
• Lead Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 18 May 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

People with MS scores below five on the EDSS index
Patients with multiple sclerosis who have drop foot at least three months
People with walking ability without use of assistive devices
Ability to walk and stand for at least three minutes
Experience using ankle-foot orthoses or functional electrical stimulation, or both
Patient satisfaction to participate in the study
Ability to read and write in Farsi

Exclusion Criteria

History of surgery and fractures in the lower extremities
History of lower extremity trauma
Inappropriate postures such as kyphosis and scoliosis
Infection and inflammation of the skin in the calf region
The progression of MS is so debilitating for the individual
Dryness and immobility of the ankle joint
Contraction in the calf muscles
Short back muscles and tendons in the calf
Severe lower limb muscle spasms that affect ankle joint movements
Any abnormalities and deformities in the joints and bones of the foot and ankle
People who need help moving from others or using assistive devices

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The effect of functional electrical stimulation on balance in patients with MS with ankle deprivation. Timepoint: Immediate examination before and after wearing orthoses. Method of measurement: Using tests of BESTest.;The effect of using ankle-foot orthosis equipped with functional electrical stimulation on balance in patients with MS. Timepoint: Immediate examination before and after wearing orthoses. Method of measurement: Using tests of BESTest.;The effect of functional electrical stimulation on walking ability in patients with MS. Timepoint: Immediate examination before and after wearing orthoses. Method of measurement: Using tests of BESTest.;The effect of using ankle-foot orthoses equipped with functional electrical stimulation on walking ability in people with MS. Timepoint: Immediate examination before and after wearing orthoses. Method of measurement: Using tests of BESTest.