RECRUITING

Effects of Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

Rationale: The Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) is a patented evaluation system that uses strategic placement of small or lightweight weights on the trunk to improve balance and stability. BBTW has been found to improve the upright mobility of people with multiple sclerosis, however the mechanism underlying the improvement of balance and gait is still unknown.1-2 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of BBTW on muscle activation of tibialis anterior and gastrocsoleus and sway using electromyography and force plates during balance tests in people with MS and healthy controls?

Official Title

Effects of Balance-based Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-03-01
Study Completion:2026-12
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06981013

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Amie F Jasper, DPT, PhD
CONTACT
904-770-3482
amjasper@usa.edu
Evan Pucillo
CONTACT
9047703549
epucillo@usa.edu

Principal Investigator

Amie Marie F Jasper, DPT, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
USAHS

Study Locations (Sites)

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32086
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

  • Amie Marie F Jasper, DPT, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, USAHS

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-03-01
Study Completion Date2026-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-03-01
Study Completion Date2026-12

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • muscle activation
  • ankle muscles
  • balance vest

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Multiple Sclerosis