Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Brief summary
Background. Balance disorders and falls are common in People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) Objective: Our hypothesis was that PwMS treated for balance disorders would reduce balance disorders and frequency of falls. Methods: A bi-centre randomised Rater-blinded controlled trial. Participants in both groups received 20 treatment sessions. Participants in the intervention group received treatment aimed at improving control of the position and movement of the centre of mass and body segments. Participants in the control group received treatments to reduce limitations at activity and body function level. Group allocation was done by an independent clinician by a randomization list made before the beginning of the study. Group allocation was kept concealed throughout the study and participants were not aware of group assignment. Data was analyzed according to a preplanned protocol by using an intention to treat approach.
Interventions
OTHERFalls Prevention
OTHERReduction of limitations at body function and activity levels
Sponsors
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Clinical diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis Must be able to walk (also with aid) for 6m Must be able to maintain standing position with open eyes for at least 30.
Exclusion criteria
Must not be able to maintain monopodalic-standing position for 10, Must not be able to to maintain tandem position for 30, cognitive disorders hampering the execution of the exercises/assessment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from Baseline in Frequency of fallers at 2 and 4 months | baseline, then participants were followed for the duration the outpatient treatment protocol, an average of 8 weeks, and at follow up 2 months after the end of the treatment protocol |
Outcome results
None listed