View clinical trials related to Multiple Sclerosis.
Filter by:Having a neurological disease such as multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to difficulties in balance and gait with or without concurrent performance of cognitive tasks, hindering activity performance and influencing the possibilities for an independent lifestyle. The investigators have adapted a previously developed balance training program to a highly challenging program specifically directed to MS (HiBalance-MS). This program was recently tested and found feasible in a pilot study. The investigators will now perform a randomized controlled trial in people with MS, in order to determine the effects of the program. The hypothesis is that progressively challenging balance exercise programs that are specific to the balance control domains affected by MS will be effective to improve balance control, walking, motor-cognitive performance, activity performance and health related quality of life.
The purpose of this study is to examine physical activity and exercise behaviors in people with Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis over the course of 1-year using a cloud-based remote monitoring platform.
Our project proposal is based on an individualized rehabilitation approach in patients with early stage relapsing remission (RR) MS. This approach will be based on risk stratification obtained using several clinical and demographic parameters that are not commonly used in clinical practice. This risk score will be obtained from an extensive neuropsychological, psychosocial and physical assessment to which patients will undergo at baseline and at one-year follow-up.The risk score will allow a better stratification of patients' risk of disease worsening/progression and the application of a preventive and personalized strategy.
Background: Physical exercise (PE) improves symptoms and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Comorbidity is prevalent among pwMS and may contribute to disease progression. Integrating and sustaining PE is challenging and E-based PE solutions have been proposed as a tool to support the integration of PE into daily life. Aims: To assess the effect of e-based PE in addition to usual care in pwMS on clinical outcome and the levels of inflammatory, metabolic, and neurodegenerative mediators. Furthermore, to determine whether PE plays a role in the modification of comorbidities with a focus on vascular comorbidity and related risk factors, i.e., type 2 diabetes mellitus. Method: This study will be prospective with longitudinal follow-up of pwMS with and without comorbidities. The physical activity of pwMS will be measured at baseline and after six months by accelerometers. In a randomized controlled trial (RCT) patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either usual care or usual care plus an e-based PE program. The exercise program consists of resistance training with resistance bands targeting the lower extremities, including leg press, knee extension, hip flexion, hamstring curl, and hip extension. The sessions will enable participants to engage in group exercises from their homes through a secure online platform, supervised virtually by physiotherapists. The primary endpoints are walking capacity using the 6-meter walk test and the NEDA-3 scale, focusing on the absence of clinical relapses and disease progression, as indicated by an increase in the Expanded Disability Status Scale score and the absence of new disease activity on MRI (including new T2 lesions or enhancing lesions). Secondary outcomes will encompass measures of quality of life and fatigue, as well as levels of potential biomarkers like neurofilament light chain in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Conclusion: This study will contribute to the rehabilitation and improved quality of life of pwMS particularly of patients with comorbidities. The potential for e-based PE at home to encourage sustained exercise engagement among pwMS will be evaluated, offering a significant contribution to the field of digital healthcare solutions.
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of hybrid telerehabilitation (TR)-based exercise program applied in patients with MS, only TR-based exercise program and only clinical-based exercise program on walking speed, functional capacity, peripheral muscle saturation and fatigue. Forty-five individuals with MS with EDSS scores between 0-4 will be included in the study. The patients will be randomized into three groups: Group A, Group B, and Group C. Group A- Telerehabilitation group will be included in an aerobic and strengthening exercise program over the synchronized videoconference system with the physiotherapist 2 days a week for 8 weeks. Group B- Hybrid Telerehabilitation group will be included in the same exercise program 2 days a week for 2 weeks in the clinic, and will continue remotely over the synchronized videoconference system with the physiotherapist 2 days a week for 6 weeks. In Group C-Clinical Based Rehabilitation group, the same exercise program will be applied in the clinic 2 days a week for 8 weeks. In addition to aerobic and strengthening exercises, traditional breathing exercises and energy conservation techniques will be taught to all three groups within the scope of patient education Demographic and clinical information of all patients to be included in the study will be recorded with a "Case Evaluation Form". The gait speed of the patients will be evaluated with the Timed 25-step walking test, their functional capacity with the 6-minute walking test, their Quadriceps muscle activation will be tested with the EMG muscle activation, the fatigue will be evaluated with the "Modified Fatigue Impact Scale", and the Patient Satisfaction with the "Global Rating Scale". In addition, feasibility evaluation will be made by calculating the attendance rate of the patients to the programs. All data will be evaluated by statistical analysis methods.
Foralumab is a human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The goal of this Phase 2a, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled, multicenter dose-ranging study is to evaluate the use of nasal foralumab in patients with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The primary objectives that this study aims to answer are: 1. To determine the safety and tolerability of 50 μg/dose and 100 μg/dose of foralumab nasal compared to placebo 2. To investigate the effect of foralumab relative to placebo on the change from baseline [18F]PBR06-positron emission tomography (PET) scans for microglial activation, after 12 weeks (3) months of study treatment.
Although the cause of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), one of the common demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, has not yet been fully elucidated, autonomic nervous system dysfunction has been suggested in its etiology. Symptoms such as fatigue, problems with bladder, bowel, cardiovascular, sleep, sexual and sweating functions, abnormal sympathetic skin response or decreased heart rate variation support this hypothesis. In the treatment of many neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, complementary medicine practices and non-traditional therapies have recently been shown to be effective in addition to conventional practices. One of these practices, craniosacral therapy (CST), uses manual palpation and manipulation of the craniosacral system to influence sensory, motor, cognitive and emotional processes in the nervous system. In addition, it is thought that applying external force to certain bone elements can have a positive effect on various symptoms in patients with MS, based on the knowledge that it can be transmitted within the system.
This study aims to understand the mechanisms of a novel intervention involving breathing short durations of low levels of oxygen for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). This intervention with low levels of oxygen is called Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH), the levels of oxygen experienced are similar to breathing the air on a tall mountain, for less than 1 minute at a time. Previous studies have shown that AIH is a safe and effective way to increase strength in persons with MS. Here the investigators aim to look at brain activation and ankle strength before and after AIH to gain a better understanding of how the AIH may improve strength in those persons with MS.
This study aims to advance the scientific understanding and potential future implementation of physical activity promotion by testing the efficacy of a phone-based app for increasing activity in insufficiently active patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
To study whether highly effective therapies can halt disease progression in people with multiple sclerosis by modulating the peripheral myeloid landscape.