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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN58085997
ISRCTN58085997
Completed
N/A

The impacts of core stability exercise (Pilates) on posture, pain, function and quality of life in wheelchair users with Multiple Sclerosis: a randomised controlled feasibility study

Queen Margaret University (UK)0 sites30 target enrollmentMay 8, 2012

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
eurological diseases, Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor
Queen Margaret University (UK)
Enrollment
30
Status
Completed
Last Updated
9 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
May 8, 2012
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
9 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Queen Margaret University (UK)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Residence in the Edinburgh area
  • 2\. MS diagnosis
  • 3\. Aged 18 or over
  • 4\. Wheelchair user but able to transfer with minimal assistance (e.g. with the help of one person and using a sliding board)
  • 5\. Cognitive ability to follow an instructor's advice
  • 6\. Clinical stability for six weeks

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Change in medication in the previous six weeks
  • 2\. Experience of a relapse during the past six weeks (defined by Sjarnadottir et ai, 2007\)
  • 3\. Inability to safely participate in a Pilates class

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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