multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: receiving virtual reality balance exercises with bright tDCS. To use tDCS, a direct stimulation current will be used by a pair of electrodes (cathode and anode). Th
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having MS as diagnosed by a neurologist No history of falling in the last month according to the reference or family report No addiction according to the client's, family or doctor's report Not having obvious orthopedic, rheumatology, or internal problems that the person complains about (such as back pain, hallux valgus, flat feet, foot ulcers) according to the client's report, the family or the client's doctor, if you cause problems in the implementation of the tests People with mild to moderate disability EDSS=1-5 Age range 18-60 years having cognitive impairment (getting a score higher than 21 in the MMSE test)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Corticosteroid use up to 28 days before evaluation based on medical records and patient statements Having mental problems (according to the patient's file) Having a history of attacks and relapses in the last 2 months (according to the patient's file) Having a history of other neurological diseases (according to the patient's file)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention, after the tenth session of the intervention, and 6 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention, after the tenth session of the intervention, and 6 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Fear of falling questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fatigue. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the tenth session of the intervention, and 6 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Fatigue Severity Scale questionnaire.;Activity of daily living. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the tenth session of the intervention, and 6 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Lawton questionnaire.;Postural control. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the tenth session of the intervention, and 6 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Force Plate.;Functional mobility. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the tenth session of the intervention, and 6 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Time Up & Go test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Ahmadizadeh
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed