Status:
COMPLETED
Task-oriented Circuit Training Combined With Cerebellar tDCS in Multiple Sclerosis Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital of Ferrara
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis Subjects
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Aims of the study: This is a double-blind randomized-controlled trial to test the effects of a task oriented training combined with cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on locomotor fun...
Detailed Description
The inclusion criteria will be: * males and females, community dwelling, age 18 or older; * diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in a stable phase, which will be defined as a chronic progressive or relaps...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- males and females, community dwelling, age 18 or older;
- diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in a stable phase, which will be defined as a chronic progressive or relapsing-remitting pattern with no relapse during the last 3 months;
- moderate gait impairments referred to Expanded Disability Status Scale between 4 and 5,5 (this EDSS scores refers to people with restricted ambulation who do not need walking aids).
Exclusion
- neurologic conditions in addition to multiple sclerosis that may affect motor function;
- other medical conditions likely to interfere with the ability to safely complete the study protocol;
- impaired cognitive functioning (Mini Mental Status Examination \< 24);
- contraindications to transcranial direct current stimulation: intracranial metal implants that can be stimulated, incorrectly positioned or over-heated by the electric current.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01883310
Start Date
February 1 2017
End Date
November 1 2017
Last Update
November 20 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Ferrara University Hospital
Ferrara, Italy, 44124