Exercise Program for Wheelchair Users with Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise Rehabilitation Program in MS Who Use Wheelchairs as a Primary Mobility Device
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 24 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with multiple sclerosis who primarily use a wheelchair for mobility. Participants will engage in a personalized exercise rehabilitation program aimed at improving muscle strength and reducing fatigue.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- I am over 18 years old.
- I have not had a relapse in the last 30 days.
- I use a wheelchair for mobility in the community.
- I can walk at least 50 feet with an assistive device.
- I am at low risk for complications from physical activity.
- I am willing to complete the assessments.
- I am willing to undergo randomization.
You may not be able to join if
- I do not have a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
- I am under 18 years old.
- I have had a relapse in the last 30 days.
- I do not use a wheelchair as my primary mobility device.
- I cannot walk at least 50 feet.
- I am at high risk for complications from physical activity.
- I am not willing to complete the testing procedures.
- I am not willing to undergo randomization.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Approximately 50% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) use a wheelchair within 30 years of the initial diagnosis. Wheelchair use in MS is often associated with fatigue as a consequence of muscle weakness. Indeed, fatigue, a prevalent consequence of MS, often becomes debilitating and exhausts energetic resources when carrying-out tasks of daily life and/or interacting with the community, as these…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* diagnosis of MS
* age above 18 years
* no relapse within last 30 days
* use of wheelchair for mobility in the community
* ability to walk at least 50 feet (or 65 steps) using an assistive device
* low risk for contraindications of physical activity indicated by no more than a …
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