G35.2 R26.3
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cycling with Functional Electrical Stimulation for 12 weeks, 5 times a week, 20 Minutes
Group 2: Cycling without stimulation (PLacebo stimulation) for 12 weeks, 5 times a week 20 minutes
Sponsors
Zentrum für Sensomotorik der Neurologischen Klinik,Klinikum Großhadern
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Diagnosis: Multiple Sklerosis -Age > 18 y -Reduced lower extremity muscle function, Gait impairment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -having power of attorney -no pacemaker or higher-grade arrhythmias -no metall parts in the stimulation area -no skin allergia against electrodes -no wound or other lesions in the stimulation area -no osteoporosis, no muscle or ligament contractures, no reduced range of motion in the knee and hip joints.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| if gait possible: Time Up and Go Test if gait not possible: International Standards for neurological classification of spinal cord injury motor score measuremenst performed before, after and follow up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking speed (if gait possible), Isometrical Force, Modified Ashworth Scale, Functional Independence Measure, Tinetti Perfoemance Oriented Mobility Assessment, Quality of Life SF-36 measured before, after the training period and 1 month follow up. Cycling power and work measured during each training session. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJohann Szecsi
Zentrum für Sensomotorik
Outcome results
None listed