Eccentric Cycling in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorUniversity of Liege

About this trial

The project aims to optimise functional rehabilitation programmes for people with multiple sclerosis.

Investigators are proposing eccentric cycling as a new exercise modality for treating these patients.

Based on previous results in healthy subjects, investigators will attempt to define the optimal parameters of this new modality (in terms of duration, intensity, frequency, etc.).

Investigators also aim to demonstrate the effectiveness of this training (compared to conventional training) in improving muscle function, functional capacity, perception of chronic fatigue, quality of life, physical condition, and neurological and cognitive function.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: EDSS score < 7

Age under 75 years

Stable disease state

Disqualifiers

One or more contraindications to physical activity

Significant comorbidities

Current hospitalization or undergoing changes in medication

Active flare-up

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Eccentric training
  • Concentric training

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Liege

Lead sponsor

University Hospital Sart Tilman, Liege

Collaborator