Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, Walking ability, Strength, Balance, Treadmill walking
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of strength training for the lower extremities and treadmill training on walking ability in persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The study is a randomized control trial with two groups and the intervention is 8 weeks of intensive strength training or treadmill walking. Primary outcome measure is walking ability, secondary outcome measures are balance, work economy and strength.
Interventions
OTHERStrength training and treadmill training
Eight weeks of intensive strength training or treadmill training
Sponsors
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Helse Midt-Norge
St. Olavs Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,classified as relapsing remitting,or primary/secondary progressive * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)score of ≤ 6 * Reduced walking ability (subjectively experienced)
Exclusion criteria
* persons with a level of ataxia, clinically assessed, that would affect their ability to perform the training. * spasticity requiring stretching og treatment with baclofen. * Other, not MS-related, conditions affecting walking ability.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking ability | 8 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Strength | 8 weeks |
| Work economy O2 | 8 weeks |
| Balance | 8 weeks |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed