The Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Fitness in People With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

NCT ID: NCT02950454

Last Updated: 2017-10-25

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-31

Study Completion Date

2017-09-30

Brief Summary

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This is a pilot trial to explore the cardiovascular of eight weeks of twice weekly high intensity interval training in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. A control group of people with progressive multiple sclerosis will undergo continuous moderate intensity exercise, twice weekly for 8 weeks.

Detailed Description

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This is a pilot trial to explore the cardiovascular of eight weeks of twice weekly high intensity interval training in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. A control group of people with progressive multiple sclerosis will undergo continuous moderate intensity exercise, twice weekly for 8 weeks.

The training program will entail 6x1.5 minute intervals working at 80-95% heart rate max on a cycle ergometer. Each interval will be interspersed with 1.5 minutes of working rest at a light resistance of the participant's choosing.

The continuous moderate intensity exercise program will entail 20 minutes on a cycle ergometer working at 60-70% heart rate max.

Conditions

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Multiple Sclerosis, Progressive

Keywords

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Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Exercise

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Intervention

8 weeks of twice weekly high intensity interval training. Session protocol: 2 minute warm up at nominal resistance on cycle ergometer, 6 six intervals of 80-95% heart rate max interspersed with 6 intervals of 1.5 minute working rest. Then 3 minutes cool down.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

High intensity interval training

Intervention Type OTHER

1.5 min intervals at 80-95% heart rate max on cycle ergometer 1.5 min intervals at nominal resistance on cycle ergometer

control

8 weeks of twice weekly continuous moderate intensity exercise. Session protocol: 2 minutes warm up at nominal resistance on cycle ergometer, 20 minutes at 60-70% heart rate max. Then 3 minutes cool down.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Continuous moderate exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

20 min at 60-70% heart rate max on cycle ergometer

Interventions

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High intensity interval training

1.5 min intervals at 80-95% heart rate max on cycle ergometer 1.5 min intervals at nominal resistance on cycle ergometer

Intervention Type OTHER

Continuous moderate exercise

20 min at 60-70% heart rate max on cycle ergometer

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with a progressive form of MS
* Aged 18 years or older
* Known to members of staff of the MS service NHS Ayrshire \& Arran
* Ability to attend Douglas Grant Rehabilitation centre twice a week for eight weeks
* EDSS 4-6.0
* Able to cycle on ergometer

Exclusion Criteria

* A relapse of symptoms requiring treatment within the past three months.
* A respiratory condition that would be exacerbated by high intensity exercise including but not limited to: chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, uncontrolled or poorly controlled asthma.
* Uncontrolled high pressure at screening (\>190/100 mmHg)
* Cognitive impairment affecting ability to understand instructions as noted in patient's notes.
* Currently engaging in another research trial for their MS or that may affect their physiological or cardiovascular outcomes
* Weighing more than 110 kg (weight limit of ergometer)
* Any pathology or medical intervention that would preclude high intensity exercise, maximal exertion testing or could attenuate the cardiovascular effect of exercise including but not limited to: unstable angina; diabetes; peripheral vascular disease or intermittent claudication; having a pace maker or medicine pump; surgical clips; having another neurological condition other than MS; and pregnancy. To be established from patient's notes and at screening session.
* A serious cardiovascular event in the past year including but not limited to: transient ischaemic attack, cerebrovascular event and myocardial infarction.
* Taking any of the following medication: beta blockers; vasodilators; ACE inhibitors; diuretics or any other medication that could cause exercise induced hypotension; hypoglycaemic insulin; metformin or other oral insulin medicine.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

AKM

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Glasgow

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Evan Campbell

PhD Student

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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The University of Glasgow

Glasgow, , United Kingdom

Site Status

Countries

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United Kingdom

Other Identifiers

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1.0

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id