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Comparing the Effects of Two High-Intensity Functional Exercise Protocols (HIFT) and Aerobic Exercise on Functional Fitness and Psychological Factors in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

comparing the Effects of Two High-Intensity Functional Exercise Protocols (HIFT) and Aerobic Exercise on Functional Fitness and Psychological Factors in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190514043589N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-11-23
Start date
2019-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-12-17

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

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: 10 people
The control group was asked not to participate in any organized and regular exercise program during this time. It should be noted that the control group consumed only the prescribed drugs. Interventio
The aerobic training group performed a steep walk with respect to the principle of overload in each session of training and increased the volume and intensity of walking in each session. Intervention
The HIFT group performed circular exercises at each session of the exercise.

Sponsors

University of Mazandaran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having the right information from the person; Satisfaction to participate in the research project; Age range from 20 to 50 years; Confirmation of MS by a neurologist; Ability to walk independently; Having a Physical Disability Scale (EDSS) between 0 and 4; The least Literacy for reading and writing; Ability to understand Persian language conversation; Lack of severe and acute stage of the disease.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Inability to participate in exercise program with the desired time and intensity; Lack of access to the correct desired information; Acute illness; Drug addiction; Taking immunosuppressive drugs; Dissatisfaction to participate in research.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Upper body strength, low body strength, static balance, dynamic balance, upper body aerobic power, lower body aerobic power, depression, stress and anxiety. Timepoint: Pre-test - Post-test. Method of measurement: DAS-21 Questionnaire Form; Height measuring machine of Seca model made in Germany; Digital weighing scale AND model HL400 with accuracy of 0.1 g; body composition analyzer In Body3.0 model; Tavan Azma Model Stopwatch; Version 25 of SPS Software and Excel.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactPeyman Pasha

University of Mazandaran

peymanpasha1369@gmail.com+98 11 5221 5596

Outcome results

None listed

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