Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to develop a measurement of walking quality, called Gait Deviation Index (GDI) for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Detailed description
In rehabilitation in general, in order to track patients' progress and provide next steps, there is a need for easily obtainable, understandable, and objective measures of ability. Currently, there is no measure that clinicians can utilize to determine walking quality. While Gait Deviation Index has been validated and can reliably be used in adults who experienced a Spinal Cord Injury, it has not yet been validated in people with MS. After the MS-specific GDI is developed from this study, therapists and clinicians will be able use it as a reliable progress measure. Which may lead to the delivery of more effective therapy for patients with MS. Here we plan to measure body position with camera based tracking during your gait cycle.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTCamera Based Kinematic Analysis
Observational Study using Camera Based, Marker Less Kinematic Analysis of gait quality of persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsors
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of relapsing form of MS (including relapsing-remitting MS and secondary progressive MS) * Able to ambulate overground * Relapse free for at least 1 month * Age ≥18 and ≤ 75 years * Participants using dalfampridine will be eligible if taking the same daily dose for at least 2 months prior to screening
Exclusion criteria
\- Orthopedic injuries, fractures, surgeries or other conditions affecting locomotor function or weight bearing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics of the gait cycle | at the time of session | Joint position of lower limbs during a single cycle of gait |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6 minute walk test | at the time of session | you will be instructed to walk as quickly and safely as you can while being timed for 6 minutes |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactWeena Dee
Backup ContactAlex Barry
Outcome results
None listed