Changes in Speed, Endurance and Balance in Women Patients With Multiple Sclerosis After 4 & 8 Weeks of Aquatic Exercise Training

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect Aquatic Exercise Training on Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02882724
• Other study ID #: 201527921IR
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• First received: August 15, 2016
• Last updated: August 29, 2016
• Start date: January 2016

Study information

• Verified date: August 2016
• Source: University of Isfahan
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Iran: Ethics Committee
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Background: It has been shown that adults with Multiple sclerosis (MS) have less leg strength than their peers, as well as impaired balance, which has led to an increased prevalence of falls in this population.The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of 8-weeks aquatic exercise training in balance, endurance and speed in women with MS.

Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 32 women with clinically-definite relapsing-remittent MS who were registered through the Isfahan MS association volunteered for this study. They randomly selected an aquatic exercise (n = 17) and control (n = 15) groups. Aquatic exercise group completed a 8-week aquatic exercise training program consisted of three sessions per week, each session lasting 45 to 60 minutes 50 to 75 percent of their maximum heart rate reserve on 20-25 degree centigrade's, whereas the control group was instructed to maintain their current lifestyle. The balance of angry was surveyed with using of Berg analyze, speed and endurance 6 minutes walking test before starting of exercise program and after 4 weeks and at the end of 8 weeks was analyzed. The obtained data's were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 32
• Est. primary completion date: April 2016
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 20 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• All women diagnosis of clinically or laboratory supported MS, a minimum time of two years since the diagnosis was made, no relapse within the 4 weeks preceding baseline, ability to participate in regular exercise sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients were excluded from the study if they had a relapse during the intervention period, and had a disease preventing their participation (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory or skeletal diseases).

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Aquatic
• Exercise
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Sclerosis

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Exercise
8-week aquatic exercise training program
• Control
Control group did not do the exercise training.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Isfahan

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Effect of exercise on balance was surveyed with using of Berg analyze		up to 8 weeks	No
Secondary	Effect of exercise on speed was measured by walking test		Up to 8 weeks	No
Secondary	Effect of exercise on endurance was measured by walking test		Up to 8 weeks	No