Studies
| Study Title: | Dual-task EMG Biofeedback Balance Training to Improve Balance in Individuals with MS |
| Rationale: | Developing new intervention that can reverse functional decline in people with MS and enhance their well-being and quality of life. |
| Study Description: |
Physical activity is widely accepted as a beneficial therapy for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), however impaired balance and falls among people with MS can limit their participation in physical activity. Our research team will test a novel intervention, called dual-task EMG biofeedback balance training, to determine whether it is more beneficial for people living with MS than traditional balance training methods. Participants will complete one of two types of balance exercise intervention by attending three 45-minute exercise sessions every week for six weeks. Balance and walking will be assessed before and immediately after the six-week intervention period, and again three months after the end of the intervention. Intervention "A" resembles traditional balance training methods currently used by most rehabilitation professionals. Intervention "B" is a novel approach developed at McMaster. Group assignment is random such that there is an equal likelihood that a participant will enroll in intervention "A" or "B." |
| Starting Date: | 2024-10-01 |
| Ending Date: | 2027-04-01 |
| Who can participate: |
We are looking to recruit 38-46 male or female participants who 1) have a diagnosis of MS 2) have difficulties with balance or walking 3) are between 18 and 80 years old 4) can speak and read English fluently 5) have ability to make decisions independently. |
| Trial Institution: | McMaster University |
| Trial Investigator: | Dr. Aimee J Nelson |
| Contact Information: | Dr. Stephen Toepp toeppsl@mcmaster.ca https://macneurolab.com/participate/multiple-sclerosis-study/ |
| Trial Funding: | MS Society of Canada |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT06461741 |