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Task Specific Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Hunter College of City University of New York
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorHunter College of City University of New York
Started2024-07-10
Est. completion2025-12
Eligibility
Age18 Years – 75 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site
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NCT06506929

Summary

The purpose of this study is to find effective physical therapy treatments for individuals who have severe multiple sclerosis. Physical therapy treatments for mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis exists, however, very limited research has been done for physical therapy for severe multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study 10 participants diagnosed with severe MS will engage in 1-hour physical therapy sessions twice a week for 6 weeks to address limitations in standing, balancing, and bed mobility.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years – 75 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

1. definitive diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
2. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of 7.0-8.0
3. Ability to read, understand , and sign an informed consent -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. evidence of MS exacerbation in the 4 weeks prior to starting the study
2. any orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or non-MS neurologic symptoms that will interfere with their ability to participate in the study

Conditions1

Multiple Sclerosis

Locations1 site

Hunter College, Physical Therapy Department, City University of New York
New York, New York, 10010
Herbert Karpatkin, DSc212-396-7115hkarpatk@hunter.cuny.edu

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