Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on Cortical Excitability and Hand Dexterity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Cortical Excitability
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-45 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the following: 1. The impact of implementing GVS in MS rehabilitation on cortical excitability. 2. The influence of GVS on upper limb function in patients ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with ataxic RRMS type of both genders will be recruited. The last MS relapse occurred at least 3 months prior to the study.
- Patients' age will range from 20 to 45 years old.
- Ambulant Patients who meet the level less than or equal to 5 on EDSS will be recruited.
- Patients' score on Mini Mental State Examination should be \> 26.
- Mild or no spasticity (grade 1 or 1+) according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
- All patients must at least hold Primary stage certificate of education from one of the Egyptian educational authorities.
- All patients can independently sign consent form
Exclusion
- Patients will be excluded if they have:
- Moderate to severe auditory or visual or cognitive impairment.
- Coexistence of other neurological diagnoses of Central or Peripheral Nervous system (e.g. cerebrovascular stroke, vestibulopathy or polyneuropathy).
- History of any problems that hinder conduction of aerobic training or magnetic stimulation (e.g. deep venous thrombosis, shunts and pacemakers).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 3 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06195644
Start Date
September 3 2023
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
January 8 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt