Supervised Perturbation Training Results in Changes in Balance and Falling in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Primary Purpose
Multiple Sclerosis
Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
perturbation training
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Sclerosis focused on measuring Rehabilitation, Multiple sclerosis, Tailored interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- An age older than 18 years
- Stable phase of the disease without relapses or worsening in the last three months
- Referring fear of falling or a history of falls (at least one fall in the last year).
- Individuals with a high level of balance.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Psychiatric disorders
- Blurred vision
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Severely impaired upright postural control or limited participation in a rehabilitation program
- Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
Sites / Locations
- Hatice Yakut
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
training group
control group
Arm Description
perturbation balance training
traditional physical therapy that including strengthening and stretching
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
dynamic balance
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with four square step test >15 seconds = increased risk of falls
walking
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with 10 meter walking test
walking
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with time up and go test(TUG).A score of 30 seconds or more suggests that the person may be prone to falls
falling
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with Falling Efficacy Scale(FES). The FES is a 10-item test. On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being very confident and 10 being not confident at all.
fear of falling
The short FES-I is a 7-item self-report questionnaire for measuring perceived self-efficacy to avoid a fall in various situations
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT04132167
First Posted
November 23, 2017
Last Updated
October 23, 2019
Sponsor
Suleyman Demirel University
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04132167
Brief Title
Supervised Perturbation Training Results in Changes in Balance and Falling in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Official Title
Supervised Perturbation Training Results in Changes in Balance and Falling in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
October 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
November 20, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 20, 2019 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 20, 2019 (Anticipated)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Suleyman Demirel University
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Physical exercise can prevent falls, certain types of exercise may be more effective. Perturbation-based balance training is a novel intervention involving repeated postural perturbations aiming to improve control of rapid balance reactions. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of perturbation- based balance training on falls and balance in daily life.Thirty patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) will assess with regard to dynamic balance, walking and falling. Patients randomly will allocate to a personalized (PRG) or traditional (TRG) rehabilitation group.
Detailed Description
Thirty patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) will assess with regard to dynamic balance, walking and falling. Patients randomly will allocate to a personalized (PRG) or traditional (TRG) rehabilitation group.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Sclerosis
Keywords
Rehabilitation, Multiple sclerosis, Tailored interventions
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
15 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
training group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
perturbation balance training
Arm Title
control group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
traditional physical therapy that including strengthening and stretching
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
perturbation training
Intervention Description
exercises for body stability in different positions (bridge, sitting, quadrupedal, half- kneeling, kneeling, standing, monopodalic) performed with visual biofeedback; transfers training performed in front of a mirror; ambulation training with courses drawn on the ground in a straight line and with more complex tracks with visual controlin particular using the protocols seated balance/strength training, standing bal- ance/weight-bearing training, mobility training and closed-chain training;
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
dynamic balance
Description
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with four square step test >15 seconds = increased risk of falls
Time Frame
6 week
Title
walking
Description
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with 10 meter walking test
Time Frame
6 week
Title
walking
Description
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with time up and go test(TUG).A score of 30 seconds or more suggests that the person may be prone to falls
Time Frame
6 week
Title
falling
Description
the effects of perturbation dynamic balance training assessed with Falling Efficacy Scale(FES). The FES is a 10-item test. On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being very confident and 10 being not confident at all.
Time Frame
6 week
Title
fear of falling
Description
The short FES-I is a 7-item self-report questionnaire for measuring perceived self-efficacy to avoid a fall in various situations
Time Frame
6 week
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
An age older than 18 years
Stable phase of the disease without relapses or worsening in the last three months
Referring fear of falling or a history of falls (at least one fall in the last year).
Individuals with a high level of balance.
Exclusion Criteria:
Psychiatric disorders
Blurred vision
Severe cognitive impairment
Severely impaired upright postural control or limited participation in a rehabilitation program
Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Hatice Yakut
City
Isparta
Country
Turkey
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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