Actively Recruiting
Task Specific Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Led by Hunter College of City University of New York · Updated on 2024-07-19
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
77 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
Hunter College of City University of New York
Lead Sponsor
M
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to find effective physical therapy treatments for individuals who have severe multiple sclerosis. Physical therapy treatments for mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis exists, however, very limited research has been done for physical therapy for severe multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study 10 participants diagnosed with severe MS will engage in 1-hour physical therapy sessions twice a week for 6 weeks to address limitations in standing, balancing, and bed mobility.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Task Specific Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Definitive diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 7.0 and 8.0
- Ability to read, understand, and sign an informed consent form
You will not qualify if you...
- Evidence of MS exacerbation within 4 weeks before starting the study
- Orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or non-MS neurologic symptoms that interfere with participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hunter College, Physical Therapy Department, City University of New York
New York, New York, United States, 10010
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
Herbert Karpatkin, DSc
CONTACT
A
Arita Winter
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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