Effect of two types of exercises on balance performance in patients with multiple sclerosis

Effect of single balance task versus dual balance-cognitive task training on balance performance in patients with multiple sclerosis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2014051917752N1

Enrollment

Registered

2014-06-16

Start date

2014-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Perform Balance exercises (Single task training)

Participants received 45-minute individualized (1 trainer to 1 participant) training sessions, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Perform Balance exercises and cognitive t

Participants received 45-minute individualized (1 trainer to 1 participant) training sessions, 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Rehabilitation

Control group: Perform Balance exercises (Single task training)

Intervention group: Perform Balance exercises and cognitive task simultaneously( Dual task training)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: A definite diagnosis of MS, relapsing-remitting type, as diagnosed by a neurologist; Ability to stand without assistive devices; Ability to walking without assistive devices; Maximum score of 53 on the Berg Balance Scale; EDSS between 2 and 4/5; MMSE more than 24. Exclusion criteria: Experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms due to relapse within 2 months of the baseline measurement; Steroid treatment within 3 months of the baseline measurement; Any musculoskeletal or neurological conditions except MS limiting balance or gait; Uncorrected Auditory or visual impairment; Vertigo; Pregnancy; Involving in the other planned treatment; Using drugs which affecting balance or gait.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Static Balance. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Force plate - Functional Reach test.;Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Functional Gait Assessment- Timed Up and Go test (with and without Cognitive task) - 10 meter walk self selected gait speed (with and without Cognitive task) - 2 minute walk (with and without Cognitive task).;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Activities Specific Balance Confidence.;Functional Balance. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Static Balance. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Force plate - Functional Reach test.;Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Functional Gait Assessment- Timed Up and Go test (with and without Cognitive task) - 10 meter walk self selected gait speed (with and without Cognitive task) - 2 minute walk (with and without Cognitive task).;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Activities Specific Balance Confidence.;Functional Balance. Timepoint: Baseline - After intervention (4th week). Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaeideh Monjezi

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ah

saeideh.monjezi@yahoo.com+98 61 1374 3101

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026