Evaluation of a Spasticity Management Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis

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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

This study will examine the impacts of two different methods of managing MS-related spasticity of the lower limbs. Both interventions will be presented via video teleconference in group classes consisting of exercises to reduce spasticity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03166930

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

232

Starts

2018-01-01

Expected to finish

2022-01-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-11

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• A diagnosis of definite MS by 2010 updated McDonald Criteria
• Age 18 or older
• Able to walk 25 feet with any assistive devices (Patient Determined Disease Steps 0-6)
• Fluent in written and spoken English, as materials are not validated in languages other than English.
• Presence of self-reported lower extremity spasticity that is interfering with daily activities or sleep, using the this definition: Have spasticity in your legs with unusual tightening of muscles that feels like leg stiffness, jumping of the legs, a repetitive bouncing of the foot, muscle cramping in the legs, or the legs going out tight and straight or drawing up.
• All women that meet the above criteria
• Only Veteran men that meet the above criteria

You may not qualify if…

• Any uncontrolled medical or mental condition that would limit participation or completion of the study
• Any self-reported musculoskeletal or neurological condition other than MS that is known to cause spasticity

Where it is running

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

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