The effect of balance training on balance in people with multiple sclerosis using a virtual reality system

Completed

• Conditions: Nervous System Diseases; Multiple sclerosis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14425615
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-01-21
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of definite relapsing-remitting MS according to the revised McDonald criteria 2010
2. Aged between 25 and 55 years
3. Moderate neurological disability as scored by the expanded disability status scale (EDSS), ranging from 3.0 to 6.0 inclusive with a pyramidal functional score of at least 3

Exclusion Criteria

1. MS clinical relapse or treatment with corticosteroid therapy within 6-months prior to examination
2. Patients experiencing major depression or cognitive decline
3. Orthopedic disorders that could negatively affect balance
4. Pregnancy
5. Blurred vision
6. Cardiovascular disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified