Group Balance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Interventions
- Other: Group balance training
- Registration Number
- NCT01582126
- Lead Sponsor
- Örebro County Council
- Brief Summary
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have affected balance capacity and an increased risk for falls. A risk factor for falls are activities requiring dual attention. Another factor leading to reduced balance capacity is trunk stability, and decreased trunk stability has been seen in people with MS compared to healthy controls. Earlier studies using core stability exercises have shown positive effects on balance, compared to no training. In Sweden, physical therapy for people with MS has often included group training. However, evidence for this intervention is scarce. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate balance training in group. The balance training includes core stability exercises and dual attention activities. A multi-centre study is planned with a waiting-list design. Participants are randomised to either exercise group with early start or with late start. The group balance training includes training 60 minutes 2 times per week for 7 weeks.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 87
- Diagnosed multiple sclerosis by a neurologist, being able to walk 100 m with or without walking device, being able to get down on the floor with minor assistance
- No balance deficit here defined as being able to stand still heel-toe for 30 seconds with arms crossed.
- Ongoing relapse, cognitive- or language difficulties that prohibits performing the outcome measures.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Group balance training late start Group balance training - Group balance training early start Group balance training -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale at 7 weeks Functional balance scale in sitting, standing and walking.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in Timed chair stands test Change from baseline in Times Chair stands test at 7 weeks Functional leg strength, rising 10 times from a chair.
Change from baseline in Timed Up and Go test Change from baseline in Timed Up and Go test at 14 weeks Functional mobility
Change from baseline in Postural sway Change from baseline in Postural sway at 7 weeks Using a sway meter postural sway in standing still is assessed.
Change from baseline in Activities-specific Balance scale Change from baseline in Activities-specific Balance scale at 14 weeks Balance self-efficacy
Change from baseline in 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking scale Change from baseline in 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking scale at 14 weeks self-reported limitations in walking
Change from Baseline in Four Square step test Change from baseline in Four Square step test at 14 weeks Dynamic balance
Change from baseline in postoral sway Change from baseline in postoral sway at 14 weeks Using a sway meter postural sway in standing still is assessed.
Change from baseline in Functional Gait Assessment Change from baseline in Functional Gait Assessment at 14 weeks Gait-related activities
Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale at 14 weeks Functional balance in sitting, standing and walking
Change from baseline in Times Chair stands test Change from baseline in Times Chair stands test at 14 weeks Functional lower extremity strength
Trial Locations
- Locations (7)
Karlstad hospital
🇸🇪Karlstad, Sweden
Primärvård Mjölby
🇸🇪Mjölby, Sweden
Västerås hospital
🇸🇪Västerås, Sweden
Mälarsjukhuset
🇸🇪Eskilstuna, Sweden
Nyköpings hospital
🇸🇪Nyköping, Sweden
Rörelse och hälsa neuro
🇸🇪Linköping, Sweden
University Hospital Örebro
🇸🇪Örebro, Sweden