Can bilateral functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the calf muscles improve ankle push-off during gait in people with Multiple Sclerosis? A proof of principle study

Can bilateral functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the calf muscles improve ankle push-off during gait in people with Multiple Sclerosis? A proof of principle study - FES in MS

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON41160

Enrollment

Registered

2014-10-01

Start date

2015-02-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-23

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Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Functional Electrical Stimulation of the calf muscles

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Five healthy subjects and five patients with MS with reduced ankle push-off as shown by 3D gait analysis will be recruited. In order to be eligible to participate, only ambulatory adults (18-65 years) will be invited.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: FES is absolutely contraindicated for participants with a cardiac pacemaker. The electrical impulses may lead to disturbances of the pacemaker sensors which could cause a life-threatening situation. Pregnant women will also be excluded from participation. Dysaesthetic sensation of pain, skin injuries or open sores in the area of calf stimulation should be checked as a potential criterion for exclusion.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
In patients with MS, within-subject changes in energy cost of walking, net ankle power and walking speed will be assessed between the conditions with FES and without FES.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
N.A.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)