Task Specific Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
ConditionMultiple Sclerosis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorHunter College of City University of New York
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to find effective physical therapy treatments for individuals who have severe multiple sclerosis. Physical therapy treatments for mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis exists, however, very limited research has been done for physical therapy for severe multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study 10 participants diagnosed with severe MS will engage in 1-hour physical therapy sessions twice a week for 6 weeks to address limitations in standing, balancing, and bed mobility.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
definitive diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of 7.0-8.0
Ability to read, understand , and sign an informed consent -
Disqualifiers
evidence of MS exacerbation in the 4 weeks prior to starting the study
any orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or non-MS neurologic symptoms that will interfere with their ability to participate in the study
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Task specific physical therapy
Treatment groups
15 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Hunter College of City University of New York
Lead sponsor
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov