Status:

TERMINATED

Role of Individualized Versus Traditional Exercise in Combating Fatigue

Lead Sponsor:

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

Conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of this project will be to characterise the benefits of an exercise programme adapted to each individual's abilities compared to a traditional exercise programme with the aim of reducing...

Detailed Description

Chronic fatigue is a very common symptom reported (80%) by patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), regardless of the type of MS and level of disability. Despite the clinical importance of MS-related fa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 to 70 years old
  • Male or female
  • With relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) as defined by McDonald's 2010 criteria.
  • Between 2 and 25 years from the onset of multiple sclerosis
  • With a high level of fatigue, corresponding to a score of Fatigue Severity Scale\> 4 and Fatigue questionnaire \> 38.
  • Expanded Disability Status Scale Score 5
  • Testing ≥ 4 in all leg muscles.
  • Ability to walk for 10 minutes without stopping (self-reported)
  • Affiliates or beneficiaries of a social security scheme
  • Having freely given their written consent after having been informed of the purpose, course of action and potential risks involved

Exclusion

  • Severe cerebellar spasticity or ataxia in either leg.
  • Abnormal range of motion of the toes and/or ankle.
  • Musculoskeletal injury that interferes with pedaling.
  • High resting heart rate (\>90 beats per minute).
  • Blood pressure \> 144/94 mmHg.
  • Onset of a multiple sclerosis attack within 90 days prior to the study.
  • Recent adjustment of any medication or drugs that may impact on fatigue, or taking stimulants for fatigue (e.g. Modafinil).
  • Taking of neuro-active substances that may impair cortico-spinal excitability (hypnotics, antiepileptics, psychotropic drugs, muscle relaxants) throughout the study period.
  • Contraindication to the application of a magnetic field
  • History of co-morbid disease or conditions that would compromise the subject's safety during the study.
  • Participation at the same time in another medical intervention study or having participated in such a study within 30 days prior to this study.
  • Pregnant and Nursing Women
  • Women of childbearing age without effective contraception
  • Patient unable to understand the purpose and conditions of the study, incapable of giving consent
  • Patient deprived of liberty or patient under guardianship

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 2 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04796272

Start Date

April 2 2021

End Date

June 30 2022

Last Update

November 2 2023

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CHU de Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne, France