Status:
COMPLETED
Video Games Therapy on Balance and Cognitive Functions in Mild to Moderate Impaired Multiple Sclerosis Patients.
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital of Ferrara
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is often characterized by the presence of balance and cognitive impairments. Cognitive functions play a key role in balance control. Simultaneously performing cognitive tasks d...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of MS (primary or secondary progressive, relapsing-remitting), without relapses in the preceding 3 months
- mild to moderate balance impairments with increased fall risk, defined as TUG \> 8.4s
- disability rate definited by Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score from 4 to 5.5,
Exclusion
- other conditions that may affect motor function
- impaired cognitive functioning (Mini Mental Status Examination score less than 24)
- visual impairments (daltonism and visual acuity deficit)
- medical conditions that might interfere with the ability to complete the study protocol safely.
- A group of healthy subjects matched for age and sex will be involved for a comparison on the instrumental data (force platforms).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03353974
Start Date
December 1 2017
End Date
October 1 2022
Last Update
November 22 2023
Active Locations (2)
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1
Sofia Straudi
Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 44124
2
Ferrara University Hospital
Ferrara, Italy, 44124