Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effects of FES in a Variety of Walking Conditions in People With MS
Lead Sponsor:
Queen Margaret University
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to measure the difference in the walking performance when functional electrical stimulation (FES) is on and off in people with MS that present foot drop under different 'real ...
Detailed Description
People with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) often experience foot drop, which means that the foot is not adequately lifted from the ground when walking. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is applied to...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- For people with MS:
- Clinically definite multiple sclerosis according to the revised McDonald criteria.
- People with EDSS ≤ 5.0.
- People with MS who experience foot drop.
- Able to walk at least 200 meters unassisted, i.e without walking aids.
- For healthy participants:
- Not been diagnosed with any neurological disease or have any other condition or injury which will affect walking ability.
Exclusion
- For people with MS:
- Clinically diagnosed relapse within the last month.
- Any musculoskeletal impairment that can affect walking ability.
- Cognitive impairments; with a score in the Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychological Screening Questionnaire (MSNQ) ≤ 75.
- Depression and anxiety; with a score in Hospital Anxiety \& Depression Scale (HADS) \> 10.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 29 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03410498
Start Date
August 1 2018
End Date
December 29 2024
Last Update
November 18 2023
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Queen Margeret University
Musselburgh, United Kingdom, EH21 6UU