Multiple sclerosis exercise mode and intensity study

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis; Neurological - Multiple sclerosis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001115729
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 22 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Are aged between 18 and 70 years old
Have been given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis with and EDSS of 6.0 to 8.0
Have not experienced an multiple sclerosis exacerbation in the past three months
Are medically stable and with no changes in medication used for MS in the past three months
Ability to perform arm crank exercise with at least one arm

Exclusion Criteria

Absolute contraindications to exercise testing as defined by the American College of Sports Medicine, for example, unstable angina, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, or severe heart failure. Temporary contraindications may include uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes or recent heart attack, fracture, musculoskeletal injury or surgery, seizure or stroke, until stable.
Clinical evidence of any comorbid disease that may interfere with the ability to undertake the testing planned, including substance use disorder, psychosis, suicidality or significant cognitive impairment
Pregnant or are currently contemplating pregnancy
Contraindications to functional electrical stimulation such as cardiac demand pacemaker, or temporary exclusions until stable (e.g., healing fracture or chronic skin irritation)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified