Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on balance and quality of life in MS patients

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis.; Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system; G35, G36,

• Registration Number: IRCT2013021312466N1
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

women aged between 20 and 60 years, diagnosed with MS; Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score was last recorded in the patient's medical records equal to or less than 5/5; absence of other acute or chronic debilitating diseases, such as: pulmonary heart disease, musculoskeletal (joint replacement, etc.), mental or psychological problems (depression, cognitive impairment, etc.). Diagnostic criteria was patient medical records and patient self-expression; absence of pregnancy and signing the informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria: patients who met the study and inclusion criteria have not been; causing acute and severe recurrent of disease; if the patient began to practice other exercise and any reason that the patient refuse to cooperate.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance. Timepoint: Before and after of intervention. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale (BBS).;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before and after of intervention. Method of measurement: Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL-54).