Developing and Testing a Comprehensive MS Spasticity Management Program
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2015 |
| End Date: | June 2016 |
This is a study to determine the impact of education and specific lower extremity stretches
for MS-related spasticity. The study will evaluate the acceptance and efficacy of education
and stretching using a randomized controlled pilot trial.
for MS-related spasticity. The study will evaluate the acceptance and efficacy of education
and stretching using a randomized controlled pilot trial.
Participants have 2-4 visits depending on program assignment. All participants will have
screening/baseline and follow-up visits. Participants in the intervention program will have
2 additional visits with a group of other people with MS to view and discuss the DVDs on
spasticity education and stretching for lower extremity MS spasticity and then practice the
stretching exercises learned. They will be asked to track exercise electronically and on
paper for 4 weeks. Participants will be compensated for participation.
screening/baseline and follow-up visits. Participants in the intervention program will have
2 additional visits with a group of other people with MS to view and discuss the DVDs on
spasticity education and stretching for lower extremity MS spasticity and then practice the
stretching exercises learned. They will be asked to track exercise electronically and on
paper for 4 weeks. Participants will be compensated for participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of definite MS
- At least 18 years old
- Able to walk 25 feet independently with common assistive devices if needed
- Presence of spasticity by self-report interfering with usual daily activities
- Have an email account and be familiar with using it
- Willing to track daily exercise for 4 weeks
- Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
Other medical or behavioral conditions that would limit participation or completion of the
study.
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