Status:

RECRUITING

Eccentric Exercise and Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Lead Sponsor:

Hunter College of City University of New York

Conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to compare the impact of eccentric resistance training to traditional resistance training on fatigue in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). The primary questi...

Detailed Description

Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) have mobility deficits. Exercise is commonly used to treat these mobility deficits, but must be done so judiciously in order to limit the effects of fatigue, one o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Definitive diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Ability to walk for 6 minutes continuously with or without assistive device
  • Ability read, understand and sign and informed consent

Exclusion

  • Evidence of recent exacerbation in the last 2 months prior to starting the study
  • Orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or non -MS neurologic condition that could interfere with carrying out the study protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06505421

Start Date

July 1 2024

End Date

December 30 2026

Last Update

July 17 2024

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Hunter College, Physical Therapy Department, City University of New York

New York, New York, United States, 10010