Circuit training to improve balance in people with Multiple Sclerosis
Effects of a Circuit Training on Balance Management in a State of Fatigue in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
NA · Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus · NCT04006613
This study is testing if a special circuit training program can help people with Multiple Sclerosis improve their balance, walking, and fatigue compared to regular rehab.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT04006613 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of a circuit training rehabilitation program on fatigue, gait, and balance in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a circuit training group, which combines high-intensity aerobic, balance, and strength training, or a control group receiving usual care rehabilitation. The aim is to determine how this specialized training impacts daily life and to explore its effects on immunological markers. Approximately 52 individuals will be involved in this intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis who can walk 20 meters and stand for 30 seconds without assistance.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiovascular diseases or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce fatigue and improve balance for patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that aerobic and strength training can be effective in rehabilitating individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Definite diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (Polman criteria); * No relapses in the previous three months; * Expanded Disability Status Scale \< 6,5; * Able to walk 20 meter with or without an assistive device; * Able to stand for 30 second without aid; * MiniMental State Examination \>20; Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to understand the aim of the study or unable to sign the informed consent form; * Subjects following a steroidal drug therapy or assuming drugs affecting cardiac function; * Subjects with psychiatric disorders; * Subjects with cardiovascular diseases for whom aerobic training is forbidden;
Where this trial is running
Milan
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus — Milan, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Davide Cattaneo, PhD
- Email: dcattaneo@dongnocchi.it
- Phone: +390240308
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.
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue, Balance, Aerobic training