Locomotor Training in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

Locomotor training is a new exercise modality that emphasizes task specificity to promote learning and neural plasticity. It has been reported to improve walking in patients with stroke, spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy. In this study, 40 patients with impaired ambulation due to Multiple Sclerosis will be randomized to receive 36 sessions of either locomotor training or an standard resistive exercise intervention.The locomotor training will be accomplished via a robotic device, the Lokomat, which will move the patient's legs on a treadmill while they are suspended in a harness.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00607126

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

38

Starts

2006-07-01

Expected to finish

2009-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-08-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Persons with Secondary progressive or Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis who are ambulatory with difficulty and /or assistive device

You may not qualify if…

• Ataxia
• Unable to ambulate
• Within 3 months of exacerbation

Where it is running

• UCLA — Los Angeles, California, United States

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