Status:
COMPLETED
Robot-assisted Gait Training in Multiple Sclerosis Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital of Ferrara
Collaborating Sponsors:
Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Aims of the study: This is a randomized-controlled trial to test the effects of robot-assisted gait training on locomotor function and motor unit firing rate in multiple sclerosis subjects with sever...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- males and females, community dwelling, age 18 or older
- diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in a stable phase, with relapses \> 6 months prior to study enrollment
- moderate to severe gait impairments referred to Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) between 6 and 7
Exclusion
- neurologic conditions in addition to multiple sclerosis that may affect motor function
- medical conditions likely to interfere with the ability to safely complete the study
- impaired cognitive functioning: Mini Mental Status Examination \< 24
- severe lower-extremities spasticity or contractures that may limit range of motion(Ashworth score \>4 for hip, knee or ankle flexors/extensors
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01435694
Start Date
April 1 2011
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
January 16 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department
Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy, 44100