Physical Telerehabilitation in Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis

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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

The primary objective of this study will be to assess the feasibility and patient acceptance of a Home Automated Telemanagement (HAT) system in multiple sclerosis patients. Our hypothesis is that home telemanagement will be effective and useful in the rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis patients. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize that home telemanagement using a daily exercise diary, monitoring of compliance with a tailored exercise program and regular assessment of strength and motor functions will: 1. Be feasible and acceptable in patients with multiple sclerosis 2. Improve patient compliance with home exercise program 3. Increase patient mobility and motor functions 4. Be a feasible and effective mechanism for affecting multiple sclerosis patient self-efficacy 5. Improve quality of life

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02346734

Run by

University of Maryland, Baltimore

People needed

51

Starts

2012-07-01

Expected to finish

2017-04-06

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Age: 18-65
• Clinical Diagnosis of MS based on McDonald criteria
• Functional disability defined by the PDDS in the range of 2 to 6
• Have a working telephone line in their home or a cell phone
• Willingness and ability to use MS HAT platform with individual modifications based on preferred user interface
• Patient demonstrates ability to successfully perform physical therapy exercises and procedures independently or with assistance of a caregiver.
• Ability to complete 25-foot walk test in at least 3 minutes

You may not qualify if…

• Age less than 18 years old
• No diagnosis of MS
• Other musculoskeletal diagnoses, unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic or other conditions that would interfere with this study
• One or more exacerbations in the preceding 3 months
• Received a course of steroids (IV or oral) within 60 days of screening

Where it is running

• Morehouse School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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