Status:
RECRUITING
Technological Balance and Gait Rehabilitation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis.
Lead Sponsor:
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Balance
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that often results in motor and/or cognitive impairment. Epidemiologically, the onset occ...
Detailed Description
Twenty-four patients of both sexes will be recruited, evaluated and treated at the Multiple Sclerosis UOS of the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome from the date of ap...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Definitive diagnosis of multiple sclerosis according to McDonald criteria;
- Age between 18 and 65 years;
- Pyramidal or cerebellar system with a score ≥ 2 on the EDSS;
- EDSS between 2 and 3;
- Ability to stand without support for 60 seconds;
- Stability of disease-modifying treatment and absence of clinical relapse of the disease for at least 1 year;
- Cognitive ability to execute simple orders and understand the physiotherapist's instructions \[assessed by Token Test (score ≥ 26.5)\];
- Ability to understand and sign informed consent.
Exclusion
- Significant visual impairment, defined by a visual system score ≥ 2 on the EDSS;
- Presence of vestibular disorders unrelated to MS;
- Presence of psychiatric disorders or severe cognitive impairment, i.e. a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 24 (15);
- Presence of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders;
- Inability to provide informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 15 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05983809
Start Date
September 15 2023
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
July 14 2025
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
Roma, RM, Italy, 00168