The Effects of Aerobics Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT ID: NCT01453868

Last Updated: 2011-10-18

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-10-31

Study Completion Date

2012-06-30

Brief Summary

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Standing Balance, with and without blindfold, will be measured on patients with Multiple Sclerosis using a Biodex Balance Scale.

A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed.

Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.

Detailed Description

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Standing Balance will be tested in 4 phases:

* On a firm surface eyes open
* On a frim surface eyes blindfolded
* On a foam surface eyes open
* On a foam surface eyes blindfolded

The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.

Conditions

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Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Active non impact aerobics

This group will be performing a 12 week non impact aerobics program twice a week.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Non Impact Aerobics

Intervention Type OTHER

a 12 week, twice a week class in non impact aerobics

Control group: Passive lecture series

The control group will also be measured for balance and then attend a 12 week lecture series with no exercise. They will then also be remeasured post lectures series

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Passive : lecture series

Intervention Type OTHER

a 12 week, once a week for one hour lecture series with no exercise. Topics will cover symptom management in Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

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Non Impact Aerobics

a 12 week, twice a week class in non impact aerobics

Intervention Type OTHER

Passive : lecture series

a 12 week, once a week for one hour lecture series with no exercise. Topics will cover symptom management in Multiple Sclerosis

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Dancing, NIA, MS Lifestyle lectures, symptom management

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
* EDSS scale between 1 and 6.
* Patients that are able to travel to and from a 12 week program location.

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with primary or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
* EDSS scale above 6
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Donovan Adendorf

Dr Donovan Adendorf

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Donovan Adendorf, DC

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Nelson Mandela Metropole University, Department of Health Sciences

Rosa DuRandt, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Professor: Human Movement Sciences, NMMU-Port Elizabeth South Africa

Maryna Baard, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Faculty of Helath Sciences-NMMU, Port Elizabeth South Africa

Locations

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HealthZone Chiropractic Clinic

Gaylord, Michigan, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Donovan Adendorf, DC

Role: CONTACT

989-731 2948

Donovan Adendorf

Role: CONTACT

989-858 2345

Facility Contacts

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Donovan Adendorf, DC

Role: primary

989-731-2948

Donovan Adendorf, DC

Role: backup

989-732 1533

Related Links

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http://www.nmmu.ac.za/

Nelson Mandela Metropole University, Port Elizabeth South Africa

Other Identifiers

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H11-HEA-HMS-002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id