Status:

RECRUITING

Technological Balance and Gait Rehabilitation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis.

Lead Sponsor:

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

Balance

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that often results in motor and/or cognitive impairment. Epidemiologically, the onset occ...

Detailed Description

Twenty-four patients of both sexes will be recruited, evaluated and treated at the Multiple Sclerosis UOS of the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome from the date of ap...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Definitive diagnosis of multiple sclerosis according to McDonald criteria;
  • Age between 18 and 65 years;
  • Pyramidal or cerebellar system with a score ≥ 2 on the EDSS;
  • EDSS between 2 and 3;
  • Ability to stand without support for 60 seconds;
  • Stability of disease-modifying treatment and absence of clinical relapse of the disease for at least 1 year;
  • Cognitive ability to execute simple orders and understand the physiotherapist's instructions \[assessed by Token Test (score ≥ 26.5)\];
  • Ability to understand and sign informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Significant visual impairment, defined by a visual system score ≥ 2 on the EDSS;
  • Presence of vestibular disorders unrelated to MS;
  • Presence of psychiatric disorders or severe cognitive impairment, i.e. a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 24 (15);
  • Presence of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders;
  • Inability to provide informed consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 15 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05983809

Start Date

September 15 2023

End Date

May 1 2026

Last Update

July 14 2025

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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS

Roma, RM, Italy, 00168