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Effect of two types of exercises on reaction speed and coordination in patients with multiple sclerosis

Effects of virtual reality training versus traditional balance training on reaction time, executive function and coordination in people with multiple sclerosis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171106037286N2
Enrollment
40
Registered
2018-05-11
Start date
2018-05-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-06-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Perform Balance exercises using Kinect
Participants received 45-minute individualized (1 trainer to 1 participant) training sessions, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Perform traditional Balance exercises
Participants received 45-minute individualized (1 trainer to 1 participant) training sessions, 3 times a week for 6 weeks.Categoryrehabilitaion.

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: A definite diagnosis of MS, relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive types, as diagnosed by a neurologist; Ability to stand independently; Ages between 18-64 years; Ability to walk independently; Maximum score of 53 on the Berg Balance Scale; MMSE more than 24; EDSS below 5/5 Exclusion criteria: Experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms due to relapse within 3 months of the baseline measurement; Any musculoskeletal or neurological conditions except MS limiting balance or gait; Uncorrected Auditory or visual impairment; Pregnancy; Involving in the other planned treatment; Using drugs which affecting balance or gait.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reaction time. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Executive function. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Trail making test B-A.;Coordination. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 6 spot step test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarshad Molhemi

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

molhemi.f@ajums.ac.ir+98 61 3374 3101

Outcome results

None listed

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