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The effect of exercise therapy on balance in patients with multiple sclerosis

A Comparative Study of the Effect of Reactive and Proactive Exercises on Balance and Balance Confidence in Multiple Sclerosis Patients : A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200101045970N8
Enrollment
51
Registered
2023-01-01
Start date
2023-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

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Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Reactive exercises + conventional exercises. The duration of each treatment session for the intervention group is 60 minutes.5 minutes of warm-up, 25 minutes of com

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of MS by a specialist doctor Age range from 20 to 50 years and being in the remession period At least one year has passed since the diagnosis of the disease having a mild to moderate degree of disability (EDSS=3.5-5.5) determined by a specialist doctor. Being able to stand without assistance for at least 3 minutes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of regular participation in training sessions Recurrence of the disease during the plan and six months before Excessive fatigue so that it is harmful for her to continue training. Biomechanical or neurological disease or any specific disease in the expert's opinion that affects balance. Participation in a specific exercise program in the 3 months before and during treatment Suffering from other diseases such as cardiovascular, arthritis, respiratory, diabetes, cancer and vestibular system disorders according to the opinion of the relevant expert. A deformity in the lower limb that creates a risk of falling for the person. Use of medicinal agents to control fatigue and sedatives that affect balance. Cognitive disorders and depression and sleep that lead to fatigue.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Balance. Timepoint: Before the start of treatment, after the end of treatment and 1 months after the end of the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Use of Mini BES Test.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before the start of treatment, after the end of treatment and 1 months after the end of the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Use of ABC Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of falls per week. Timepoint: Before the start of treatment, after the end of treatment and 1 months after the end of the last treatment session. Method of measurement: questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEhsan Ghasemi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

eghasemi@rehab.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3669 3089

Outcome results

None listed

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