Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With MS

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With Multiple Sclerosis: an Evaluator-blinded, Randomized Controlled Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05322915
• Other study ID #: Hacettepe Ergotherapy
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 1, 2021
• Est. completion date: January 15, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: April 2022
• Source: Gazi University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Description:

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Methods: This study was conducted prospective parallel-group design study. 31 PwMS were randomized two groups. The dance group undertook 60-minute sessions twice a week for four weeks and the control group did not do any particular training during this period. The outcome were measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) by an evaluator blinded to the study.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 31
• Est. completion date: January 15, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: January 15, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 18-65 years,

• EDSS [22]<6,

• Mini-Mental State Examination score >24.

Exclusion Criteria:

• exacerbations within the previous three months,

• have other physical, neurological problems,

• changeable health status.

• havig a cardiovascular disorder

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Sclerosis

Intervention

Other:
• line dancing
The intervention included 60-minute sessions, two days a week for four weeks for a total of eight sessions. All sessions were administered by the physiotherapist who has 26 years of experience in dance therapy. The dance was performed on a one to one basis with minimal support from the therapist. The line dancing sequence, which was specially created for this training program, was designed as a structured goal-oriented dance. Line dancing movements/steps are comprised of moving forward and backward, or sideways and turns and scuff. In addition, the fact that one foot is always in contact with the ground makes it ideal for patients with multiple sclerosis, who may have balance problems.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Hacettepe University	Ankara

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Gazi University	Fenerbahce University, Hacettepe University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Berg Balance Scale	On the scale which consists of 14 questions, individuals are given points between 0 and 4 for each question. High scores indicate good balance and low scores indicate poor balance (41-56=independent, 21-40=walks with assistance, 0-20=dependent)	4 weeks
Secondary	Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale	The scale consists of 14 items, 7 of which investigate symptoms of anxiety and 7 of which investigate symptoms of depression. The scale is evaluated between 0-3 points. The cut-off value for anxiety is 10/11, and the cut-off value for depression is 7/8.	4 weeks
Secondary	Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54	It was developed specifically to assess the quality of life of PwMS. It includes 12 parts and 54 questions.	4 weeks