A Pilot Study to Analyze the Effect of Acupuncture on Mobility And Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
- Enrollment
- 13
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Gait measured by 6-minute walk test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this two-center study is to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments in addressing mobility deficits, sensorimotor impairment, and quality of life (QOL) limitations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is hypothesized that acupuncture will result in an improvement in these limitations.
Detailed Description
This research study will examine the effects of acupuncture on various symptoms experienced by persons with MS. Persons with MS often use acupuncture as a way of controlling the symptoms of the disease. However, there is little research on whether or not acupuncture has any effect on MS symptoms related to movement. This study intends to look at the effects of acupuncture treatment on walking, balance, and mood in persons with MS.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •diagnosis of MS
- •ability to walk unaided for 6 minutes with or without assistive device
Exclusion Criteria
- •bleeding precautions
- •trypanophobia
- •inability to lie still for 30 minutes
- •active cancer, current exacerbation, and history of previous acupuncture treatment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Gait measured by 6-minute walk test
Time Frame: 14 Weeks
Assesses distance walked over 6 minutes as a sub-maximal test of aerobic capacity/endurance
Balance measured by 25-foot walk test
Time Frame: 14 Weeks
The T25-FW is a quantitative mobility and leg function performance test based on a timed 25-walk.
fatigue severity scale
Time Frame: 14 Weeks
The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is a method of evaluating the impact of fatigue. The FSS is a short questionnaire that requires patient to rate level of fatigue.
Medical Outcomes Study Pain Effects Scale
Time Frame: 14 Weeks
The MOS covers pain severity in terms of intensity, frequency, and duration while recording the impact on behaviours and moods. MOS contains twelve self report items on the severity of pain over the past four weeks and its effect on mood and behaviours