Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, Gait, foot-drop, Ankle-Bot, Physical Therapy, Gait Abnormalities
Brief summary
This study is being done to test the possible benefits of task-specific focused ankle training using the Ankle-Bot on subjects with Multiple Sclerosis who have foot-drop. The study also compares the effectiveness of task-specific focused ankle training using the Ankle-Bot with conventional focused ankle therapy in improving the gait of subjects with MS.
Interventions
DEVICEAnkle-bot
The Ankle-bot is a piece of robotic therapy equipment for the ankle. In this study, it will be used to guide and assist the subject into ankle flexion, extension, inversion and eversion.
OTHERConventional focused ankle therapy
Conventional focused ankle therapy will be performed by a physical therapist.
Sponsors
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical Diagnosis of MS * EDSS level between 3.5 - 6.0 * Unilateral foot-drop * Able to ambulate 25 ft. with no more than a unilateral assistive device
Exclusion criteria
* Lower extremity injuries that limit range of motion or function * Unable to demonstrate an understanding of the process of the study and/or fully understand instructions in order to safely participate in the study and use study equipment * Unable to fit safely and properly into the Ankle-Bot device
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait Parameters | Baseline, throughout study enrollment, and at 1 month and 3 month follow-up |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed