Robot-assisted Training of the Upper Limb in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: an Randomized Controlled Trial
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Interventions
- Other: I-TRAVLE training
- Registration Number
- NCT02257606
- Lead Sponsor
- Hasselt University
- Brief Summary
With this randomised intervention study, the investigators want to investigate the training effect of an 8 week training regime, using a robot-assisted training system in persons with MS. Besides conventional therapy, study participants in the experimental group will train 3 times per week during 30 minutes, using the haptic master. Research questions focus on the effects of additional robot assisted training on range of motion, movement quality and clinical tests for the upper limb in persons with MS. Evaluation by means of questionnaires and clinical outcome measures occured at baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks and at 16 weeks of follow-
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 17
- Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (McDonald criteria), upper limb dysfunction due to muscle weakness (Motricity Index <80), age > 18 years
- MS relapse or glucocorticosteroid treatment in the last month before the start of the study, upper limb paralysis (Motricity Index < 18), other sever limitations, influencing participation (cognitive, visual)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Experimental group (persons with MS) I-TRAVLE training Robot-assisted training
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Motricity index 2.5 min (pre-post) Random motor activity
Motor Activity log 45 min (pre-post) perceived activities of daily life
Jamar handgrip strength 2.5 min (pre-post) Handgrip strength
Fugl-Meyer 30 min (pre-post) Assessment of recovery of motor function
Action Research arm test 15-20 min (pre-post) Grasp, grip, pinch, gross movement
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method