Improving Gait in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Strength Training or Treadmill Walking?
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Interventions
- Other: Strength training and treadmill training
- Registration Number
- NCT01074827
- Lead Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
- Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of strength training for the lower extremities and treadmill training on walking ability in persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The study is a randomized control trial with two groups and the intervention is 8 weeks of intensive strength training or treadmill walking. Primary outcome measure is walking ability, secondary outcome measures are balance, work economy and strength.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 28
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,classified as relapsing remitting,or primary/secondary progressive
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)score of ≤ 6
- Reduced walking ability (subjectively experienced)
Exclusion Criteria
- persons with a level of ataxia, clinically assessed, that would affect their ability to perform the training.
- spasticity requiring stretching og treatment with baclofen.
- Other, not MS-related, conditions affecting walking ability.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Treadmill group Strength training and treadmill training Specific gait training on treadmill Strength training group Strength training and treadmill training Eight weeks of intensive strength training
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Walking ability 8 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Balance 8 weeks Strength 8 weeks Work economy O2 8 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St. Olavs Hospital
🇳🇴Trondheim, Norway