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Effect of rocker shoes on balance and gait parameters in subjects with multiple sclerosis

Immediate effect of rocker shoes on balance and temporo-spatial parameters of gait in subjects with multiple sclerosis with drop foot, volunteer for using flexible ankle orthosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200516047459N3
Enrollment
10
Registered
2020-11-02
Start date
2020-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-11-30

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Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis.

Interventions

In this study, 10 subjects walk on a path 13 meters long and 3 meters wide at their chosen speed. Information is provided by infrared cameras located in the laboratory environment that are sensitive t

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age range 18-50 years The disability rate is moderate and the EDSS score is in the range of 3.0-6.0 Can walk at least 30 feet independently or with the help of a cane. Weakness in the dorsiflexor muscles of the ankle (drop foot) The score of the modified Assyrian scale is less than 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exacerbation of MS in the last 3 months Prescribing medications for fatigue or mobility such as phamperidine, amantadine Severe heart or respiratory problems Musculoskeletal disorders or severe pain that prevents walking

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Balance: The center of gravity of an object can be considered as the equilibrium point of that object. If all the forces acting on a part are in balance, that object is at rest or moving steadily. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: force plate.;Number of steps per minute,. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Camera.;Walking speed,. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Camera.;Stride length. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Camera.;Static phase percentage. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Camera.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMasoud Rafiaei

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

ma.rafiaei@gmail.com+98 31 3792 4053

Outcome results

None listed

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