Back to resultsWhole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits - A Case Study
Primary Purpose
Multiple Sclerosis
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Whole Body Vibration machine
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Exclusion Criteria: 1)visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2) Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance; 3) Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent wounds, diabetes; 4) Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip or knee pins, bolts and/or plates; 5) Acute thrombosis; 6) Severe migraine, epilepsy; 7) Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker; Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours; 8) Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis; 9) Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance; 10) Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device; 11) Pregnancy
Sites / Locations
- Logan College of Chiropractic
- Logan College of Chirpractic
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
NeuroCom Balance Master
SF-EMG Nerve conduction velocity test
Berg balance score
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00343590
First Posted
June 21, 2006
Last Updated
October 16, 2008
Sponsor
Logan College of Chiropractic
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00343590
Brief Title
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits - A Case Study
Official Title
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits - A Case Study
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
October 2008
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
November 2006 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 2006 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
Logan College of Chiropractic
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBV) on balance in a participant with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Berg Balance Score.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Sclerosis
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Whole Body Vibration machine
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
NeuroCom Balance Master
Title
SF-EMG Nerve conduction velocity test
Title
Berg balance score
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
25 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Exclusion Criteria:
1)visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2) Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance; 3) Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent wounds, diabetes; 4) Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip or knee pins, bolts and/or plates; 5) Acute thrombosis; 6) Severe migraine, epilepsy; 7) Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker; Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours; 8) Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis; 9) Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance; 10) Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device; 11) Pregnancy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Dennis Enix, DC
Organizational Affiliation
Logan College of Chiropractic
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Logan College of Chiropractic
City
Chesterfield
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63017
Country
United States
Facility Name
Logan College of Chirpractic
City
Chesterfield
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63017
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
15596746
Citation
Romberg A, Virtanen A, Ruutiainen J, Aunola S, Karppi SL, Vaara M, Surakka J, Pohjolainen T, Seppanen A. Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized study. Neurology. 2004 Dec 14;63(11):2034-8. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000145761.38400.65.
Results Reference
background
PubMed Identifier
4422763
Citation
Griffin JW. Use of proprioceptive stimuli in therapeutic exercise. Phys Ther. 1974 Oct;54(10):1072-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/54.10.1072. No abstract available.
Results Reference
background
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