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Behavioral Intervention

Balance Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

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Led By James Moore, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Must be 18 to 70 years of age

Medical diagnosis of MS confirmed by a neurologist

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention)

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial studied how postural adjustments and targeted training improved balance and posture in people with MS.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-70 with a confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist. Participants must be able to stand unaided for at least 3 minutes and have a disease severity score of 5 or lower. They should speak English or Spanish and have normal vision or corrected vision.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing the effectiveness of balance-targeted exercises on improving balance ability and postural responses in people with MS. It focuses on anticipatory and compensatory postural adjustments through a specialized training program.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, increased risk of falls during exercise, and joint strain due to the physical nature of balance exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 70 years old.

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My MS diagnosis has been confirmed by a neurologist.

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I can stand on my own for at least 3 minutes.

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My vision is normal or corrected to normal.

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My mobility is moderately affected by my condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6 weeks (post intervention) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in APA as measured by microvolts

Change in CPA as measured by microvolts

Change in balance ability as measured by the BESTest

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in balance confidence as measured by ABC

Change in quality of life as measured by the MSQoL-54

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Balance targeted exercises groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

participants in this group will receive the balance targeted exercises for up to 6 weeks

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor

902 Previous Clinical Trials

410,061 Total Patients Enrolled

4 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis

5,142 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis

James Moore, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is participation in this trial open to octogenarians?

"This clinical trial is accepting adult participants who are aged 18 and over, but not yet 70."

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Are there currently any vacancies available in this clinical trial for participants?

"According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical study is not accepting applicants right now; its last update was in November of 2023. Nevertheless, there are 536 other trials that are actively searching for potential participants at this time."

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What criteria qualifies an individual to enroll in this experiment?

"This medical research requires participants to suffer from multiple sclerosis and be between 18-70 years old. Henceforth, 15 people must join the project in order for it to commence."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Balance Targeted Exercises for Individuals With MS

James Moore 2023. "Balance Targeted Exercises for Individuals With MS". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06159361.