Group Balance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- Örebro County Council
- Enrollment
- 87
- Locations
- 7
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Anette Forsberg, PhD
Researcher, RPT
Örebro County Council
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •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
Exclusion Criteria
- •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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale
Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale at 7 weeks
Functional balance scale in sitting, standing and walking.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change from baseline in Timed chair stands test(Change from baseline in Times Chair stands test at 7 weeks)
- Change from baseline in Timed Up and Go test(Change from baseline in Timed Up and Go test at 14 weeks)
- Change from baseline in Postural sway(Change from baseline in Postural sway at 7 weeks)
- Change from baseline in Activities-specific Balance scale(Change from baseline in Activities-specific Balance scale at 14 weeks)
- Change from baseline in 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking scale(Change from baseline in 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking scale at 14 weeks)
- Change from Baseline in Four Square step test(Change from baseline in Four Square step test at 14 weeks)
- Change from baseline in postoral sway(Change from baseline in postoral sway at 14 weeks)
- Change from baseline in Functional Gait Assessment(Change from baseline in Functional Gait Assessment at 14 weeks)
- Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale(Change from Baseline in Bergs balance scale at 14 weeks)
- Change from baseline in Times Chair stands test(Change from baseline in Times Chair stands test at 14 weeks)