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A study of the impact of yoga and physical therapy on symptoms and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis

A study of the impact of yoga and physical therapy on symptoms and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN15486200
Enrollment
75
Registered
2021-05-12
Start date
2018-04-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-04-25

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

Conditions

Multiple sclerosis (MS) Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Current intervention as of 08/07/2021: A pre-prepared list of randomization numbers is used, in which the randomization number corresponds to the observation group, using a random numb
25-35 minutes - endurance training, muscle strength, coordination and balance exercises, aerobic exercises
10-15 minutes - relaxing techniques in combination with breathing exercises. The yoga group use a yoga complex consisting of 13 basic and 4 alternative poses. The complex is basic, un

Sponsors

Russian regional sports public organization “Federation Yoga Practika”
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Written informed consent form 2. Age 18 years old and above 3. A diagnosis of remitting MS or secondary progressive MS 4. Presence of the walking, balance impairment or pathological fatigue 5. A patient has no previous regular physical exercises for MS treatment 6. EDSS score from 2.0 to 6.0 7. Agreement and ability to do regular exercise during the study 8. Agreement and ability to comply with the protocol (performing tests, completing questionnaires)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exacerbation of MS within 30 days before the study and during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Balancing ability measured using mean Berg Balance Scale score after 14 weeks of exercises and observation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Tolerance of physical activity measured using the 6-minute walk test result (m) after 14 weeks of exercises and observation 2. General well-being measured using the SF-36 questionnaire after 14 weeks of exercises and observation 3. Fatigue measured using Fatigue Assessment Scale after 14 weeks of exercises and observation 4. Proportion of patients who successfully complete the study measured using attendance records at baseline and 12 weeks 5. Adverse events related to physical activity appeared during the study measured using interview at baseline and 12 weeks

Countries

Russian Federation

Outcome results

None listed

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