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Filter by:The goal of this interventional double blind, randomized placebo controlled trial was to assess the change in functional mobility, quality of life and cognition for subjects who receive physical therapy and take dalfampridine vs those who receive physical therapy and take a placebo in non ambulatory persons with multiple sclerosis. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: 1. Does the addition of dalfampridine to Physical Therapy improve functional outcomes compared to Physical Therapy alone 2. Does Physical Therapy improve functional outcomes in patients who are non ambulatory
The investigators will conduct retrospective observational cohort study at the Nationaal Multiple Sclerose Centrum (NMSC) Melsbroek (Belgium), which is a large center specifically focusing on neurological management, multidisciplinary care and/or rehabilitation in patients with MS. Primary endpoint For each DMT category, as defined above, the proportion of patients with a worse COVID-19 outcome (i.e., hospitalization and/or death) will be compared between those 'protected' versus 'unprotected' by vaccination at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Corrections will be applied for any eventual imbalance in demographics, potentially relevant to COVID-19 outcome, between subgroups that are compared to each other, if indicated/feasible.
The goals of this observational study are to evaluate (1) the feasibility, usability, and satisfaction with the Cubii elliptical and (2) the preliminary efficacy of the Cubii elliptical for increasing activity (primary outcome), physical function, and quality of life, and decreasing physical and psychological symptom (e.g., pain, fatigue, depression) severity in people with MS. The main question it aims to answer is how usable and feasible is the Cubii as a mode of exercise for people with MS? Participants will use the Cubii as they choose and keep a written log of this use. They will answer questions about their demographics, MS disease-related variables (e.g., pain, fatigue, falls), activity, exercise, quality of life, and biopsychosocial symptom variables) and provide additional data regarding the feasibility, usability, and satisfaction with use of the Cubii.
This study was a retrospective, non-interventional, longitudinal, descriptive study. This study did not have a key underlying hypothesis, rather it was designed to explore the onboarding and adherence of SPMS patients in Australia to Mayzent (siponimod) treatment. Initiating siponimod involves pre-screen tests, including a CYP2C9 genotype test to determine siponimod maintenance dosing, and patients underwent a 6-day titration prior to maintenance. The MSGo platform was developed to support onboarding. It is an integrated digital platform that functions as a patient support service.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating disease which causes motor and sensory deficits, cerebellar symptoms, and balance problems. Due to these symptoms, gait abnormalities are common in MS, even in patients with low degrees of impairment. The upper limb has an important role on postural control and gait stability. Affected arm swing movement and asymmetry during gait are common in neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) even in early stages of the disease and arm swing treatment has been acknowledged to enhance gait and normalize arm swing in individuals with PD. The presence of arm swing changes during walking in MS patients, similar to PD, especially in the early period, may be an indicator of balance problems, this was, however, not investigated as such. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to assess the arm swing during gait in people with MS shortly after their diagnosis in early MS.
Assess bone quality in MS patients through TBS and evaluate the potential effects exerted by different drugs used in MS treatment, which may affect BMD and TBS in MS patients
Osteoporosis is a condition that describes compromised skeletal microarchitecture in general, with clinical signs of decreased bone mineral density. Multiple sclerosis patients are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis. Identifying whether multiple sclerosis patients have information and awareness about this disease is crucial. This study is aimed to investigate awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The study also aimed to assess potential differences and correlations in osteoporosis knowledge and awareness among MS patients based on gender, education levels, and risk of falls
A literature review was completed related to the topic of use of the Virtual Seating Coach (VSC) device with clients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) with no results. The VSC components are FDA approved and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) compliant, which have been used for many years by clinicians to achieve therapy goals of repositioning and best practice of utilizing power wheelchair seat functioning on a frequent basis. The VSC is typically not covered by insurance, but with clinical documentation, it has the potential for reimbursement. There is conflicting and vague information in the literature with regards to the prevalence/types of wounds and prevalence of pain in this population.
The goal of this study is to validate an MS Gait Remote Capture and Analysis (MS-GRCA) system based on wearable shoe-based motion sensors for home-based and repeatable gait assessments.
The current study aims to test an online, non-restrictive diet among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Diet is the number one searched second-line therapy among persons with MS, however there are currently no established dietary approaches to improve health and wellbeing among persons with MS. Participants will complete the 8-week diet program using an online application. The primary research question is whether the diet program is acceptable and can improve general health indicators including cholesterol, glucose, body weight, body fat as well as MS symptoms (i.e., walking, cognition, fatigue, and quality of life).