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

Effects of virtual reality training versus traditional balance training on balance and fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2017110737286N1

Enrollment

Registered

2017-11-17

Start date

2017-12-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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: 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. Intervention 2: 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.

Rehabilitation

Control group: Perform traditional Balance exercises

Intervention group: Perform Balance exercises using Kinect

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

Measure	Time frame
Static balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go Test, 10 meter walk test.;Functional balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Activities Specific Balance Confidence.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Fall efficacy scale international.	—

Measure

Time frame

Static balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go Test, 10 meter walk test.;Functional balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Activities Specific Balance Confidence.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Fall efficacy scale international.

—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarshad Molhemi

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

f.molhemi@yahoo.com+98 61 3374 3101

Outcome results

None listed

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