Telerehabilitation for improving balance in people with multiple sclerosis
Possibilities of Using Telerehabilitation for the Therapy of Balance and Walking Disorders in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Clinical Practice
This study tests if live online exercise sessions or pre-recorded workout videos can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their balance better than doing nothing at all.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Charles University, Czech Republic Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Prague, Karlovo Náměstí 32 and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05839977 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effects of individual telerehabilitation with offline remote exercise videos and a control group with no intervention on balance in individuals with multiple sclerosis. A total of 60 participants will be randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The intervention lasts for 12 weeks, with one group engaging in live telerehabilitation sessions via ZOOM and the other following pre-recorded exercise videos. Balance and walking will be assessed before and after the intervention using both objective and subjective tests.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who experience balance impairment and can independently use a computer or tablet.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive deficits or other diseases that negatively affect balance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance balance and overall mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telerehabilitation approaches for various conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel application in multiple sclerosis.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * a diagnosis of definite MS * subjectively perceived balance impairment * clinically stable MS (at least 30 days since the last attack of the disease) * ability to independently operate a PC or tablet, and Exclusion Criteria: * severe cognitive deficits that would interfere with understanding exercise instructions * presence of other disease adversely affecting balance impairment
Where this trial is running
Prague, Karlovo Náměstí 32 and 1 other locations
- Center for Demyelinating Disease (RS Center), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague — Prague, Karlovo Náměstí 32, Czechia (Recruiting)
- Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague — Prague, Karlovo Náměstí 32, Czechia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Barbora Staníčková, Mgr. — First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Barbora Staníčková, Mgr.
- Email: barbora.stanickova@vfn.cz
- Phone: +420 722 955 353
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.