Assistive Device Training in Multiple Sclerosis

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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a training program in the use of ambulatory assistive devices (such as canes, walkers, etc) can reduce falls and increase functional mobility and neural connectivity in people with Multiple Sclerosis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02408718

Run by

Portland VA Medical Center

People needed

40

Starts

2015-07-01

Expected to finish

2016-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-09-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Multiple Sclerosis of any type,
• self-reported history of at least 1 fall in the previous year,
• able to walk at least 25 feet with or without an assistive device,
• clinically stable Multiple Sclerosis (no relapse in 30 days prior to enrollment),
• intermittent or constant unilateral or bilateral assistance required to walk,
• right-handed, willingness to remain consistent with medication use and level of physical activity for the duration of the study.

You may not qualify if…

• serious psychiatric or medical conditions that would preclude reliable participation in the study,
• dementia (MMSE <24),
• deafness,
• blindness,
• inability to follow directions in English,
• significant upper extremity tremor or weakness,
• more than 1 hour of assistive device training within the previous 3 years,
• any exclusions to receiving MRI scans (implanted devices, anxiety, claustrophobia, body weight over 350 lbs).

Where it is running

• VA Portland Health Care System — Portland, Oregon, United States

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