Telerehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Deborah Backus, PT, PhD
Research Sponsored by Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Mild to moderate MS
Has limitations in walking but can walk 25 feet
Must not have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Upchange from baseline at 8 weeks, at 16 weeks, at 6 months post intervention, and at 12 months post intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Study Summary
This trial will compare the effects of an exercise program done in a traditional gym setting versus at home using telerehabilitation.
Eligible Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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You have mild to moderate multiple sclerosis (MS).
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You have difficulty walking but can walk a distance of 25 feet.
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You are not currently involved in a strenuous exercise routine.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from baseline at 8 weeks, at 16 weeks, at 6 months post intervention, and at 12 months post intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline at 8 weeks, at 16 weeks, at 6 months post intervention, and at 12 months post intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Timed 25 Foot Walk Test (T25FWT)
Secondary outcome measures
Expanded Disability Status Scale
Godin Leisure-Time questionnaire
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
+7 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: TelerehabilitationActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will conduct the exercise program for people with MS at home and receive coaching via phone or Skype sessions.
Group II: Facility-based rehabilitationActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will conduct the exercise program for people with MS in a facility, for example a gym, or rehabilitation center. They will receive coaching on site at the facility.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The Cleveland ClinicOTHER
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1,370,345 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
3,749 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Shepherd Center, Atlanta GALead Sponsor
26 Previous Clinical Trials
3,094 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
247 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
University of Alabama at BirminghamOTHER
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University of North Carolina, Chapel HillOTHER
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University of GeorgiaOTHER
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32,824 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Colorado, DenverOTHER
1,673 Previous Clinical Trials
1,661,871 Total Patients Enrolled
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2,388 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Marquette UniversityOTHER
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199,299 Total Patients Enrolled
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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteOTHER
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Tanner Foundation for Multiple SclerosisOTHER
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564 Total Patients Enrolled
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Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple SclerosisOTHER
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27,638 Total Patients Enrolled
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23,226 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Massachusetts General HospitalOTHER
2,833 Previous Clinical Trials
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1,590 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Deborah Backus, PT, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Shepherd Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
2 Total Patients Enrolled
Deborah Backus, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Shepherd Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
In what locations can participants access this research experiment?
"In addition to the University of Colorado in Denver, University of Georgia in Athens, and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, there are 6 other potential sites for this clinical trial."
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Is this experiment currently accepting new participants?
"Clinicaltrials.gov states that the study, which was initially listed in July 2018 and last edited on October 2022, is no longer recruiting participants. Fortunately, there are currently 553 other clinical trails seeking volunteers for their research programs."
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Is the research team seeking elderly participants for this investigation?
"This medical study is inviting participants who are of legal age and below the senior citizen threshold."
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Is it possible to join this research study?
"The trial is seeking 400 patients who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, aged between 18 and 65. To be accepted into the clinical trial, applicants must demonstrate limited walking ability of 25 feet or less, display mild to moderate MS symptoms, not engage in strenuous exercise activities regularly, and feasibly travel for assessments and training sessions at the appropriate medical centre."
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