Vojta Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis; Physical Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT03887507
• Lead Sponsor: NUMEN Foundation

Brief Summary

This Study evaluates the effectiveness of a Vojta locomotion reflex program as short-term automatic postural control in patients with Multiple sclerosis

Detailed Description

In two consecutive weeks two interventions will be conducted: Vojta group(A) and standard therapy group(B). The last one is based on balance exercises targeting core stability, Bobath concept and sensory strategies. In the Vojta group 5 sessions will be conducted for a duration of 2 weeks and the same will be realised on the standard group. In addition, during the study, a daily activity shall be prescribed in both groups: Vojta exercise during 20 minutes for group A and walking for 20 minutes in group B.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-01-21
• Status Verified: 2019-03
• Study First Submitted: 2019-03-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-03-21
• Study First Posted: 2019-03-25
• Primary Completion: 2019-03-28
• Study Completion: 2019-05-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 2019-05-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 21

Inclusion Criteria

• Final diagnosis of MS according to McDonald criteria.
• Walkability with or without assistance (4.0 to 6.5 in EDSS) and dysfunctions defined by the inability to hold the tandem position for 30 seconds with the arms close to body.
• Older than 18 years-old.
• Escorted sessions, a family member or close person.

Exclusion Criteria

• Phase outbreak or outbreak in the 3 months before the study.
• Medication that prevents or limits the performance of the Locomotion reflex.
• Participation in other studies during the conduct of this study.
• Score inferior to 6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test that prevents understanding of the study consent or that limits the understanding of the test during its realisation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
10 metres walk	2 weeks	This Test measures the speed during 10 meter walking at normal pace
Berg Balance Scale	2 weeks	This test measures the automatic postural control. The Berg scale comprises 14 items (score included 0-4). The total scores can range from 0 (severely affected balance) to 56 (excellent balance).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tandem 6 metres test	2 weeks	This test measures the balance when walking with one foot in front of the other

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NUMEN Foundation; 🇪🇸 Madrid, España, Spain