Backward walking training for people with multiple sclerosis
TRAIN-BW: Backward Walking Training in Multiple Sclerosis
This study tests if backward walking training can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their mobility and reduce their risk of falling compared to forward walking training.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wayne State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT04091464 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the feasibility and impact of backward walking training as an intervention for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience mobility impairments and are at risk for falls. Participants will be compared to those undergoing forward walking training to assess differences in motor function and fall risk. The study aims to determine whether backward walking training can provide a more effective approach to improving mobility and reducing falls in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who experience walking dysfunction and have a history of falls.
Not a fit: Patients who have had an MS relapse within the past 30 days or have other significant neurological or orthopedic disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of falls and improve mobility for patients with multiple sclerosis.
How similar studies have performed: While backward walking training has not been extensively studied in MS, similar approaches in other populations have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of MS * PDDS \<6, indicating ability to ambulate with or without an assistive device \>/= 50% of the time * Self-reported walking dysfunction as evidenced by a score of \>/= 30 on MSWS-12 OR reports of 2 or more falls in the prior 6 months, indicating a frequent faller. Exclusion Criteria: * MS relapse within the past 30 days * comorbid neurological disorder * acute orthopedic disorder/injury * unable to follow study-related commands
Where this trial is running
Detroit, Michigan
- Wayne State University — Detroit, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nora Fritz, PhD — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Nora Fritz, PhD
- Email: nnlwsu@gmail.com
- Phone: 313-577-3495
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.