RECRUITING

Task Specific Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

The Effect of Task Specific Physical Therapy for Persons With Advanced Multiple Sclerosis

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-07-10
Study Completion:2026-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06506929

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. 1. definitive diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
  2. 2. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of 7.0-8.0
  3. 3. Ability to read, understand , and sign an informed consent -
  1. 1. evidence of MS exacerbation in the 4 weeks prior to starting the study
  2. 2. any orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or non-MS neurologic symptoms that will interfere with their ability to participate in the study

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Herbert Karpatkin, DSc
CONTACT
212-396-7115
hkarpatkin@hunter.cuny.edu
Arita Winter
CONTACT
212-650-3053
aw4338@hunter.cuny.edu

Principal Investigator

Herbert Karpatkin
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Hunter College of City University of New York

Study Locations (Sites)

Hunter College, Physical Therapy Department, City University of New York
New York, New York, 10010
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York

  • Herbert Karpatkin, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Hunter College of City University of New York

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 Date2024-07-10
Study Completion Date2026-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-07-10
Study Completion Date2026-01

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Multiple Sclerosis