Effects of Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences · Other
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About This Trial
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 s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis group:
* self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)
* age 18 to 75 years old
* able to communicate in English
* able to provide informed consent
* able to tolerate up to three hours of testing with rest breaks
* able to walk 20 mete…
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