Studies
| Study Title: | FES: Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling for Managing Mobility Disability in People With Multiple Sclerosis |
| Rationale: | Examine the efficacy and lasting effects of FES cycling exercise on the primary outcome of mobility in people with MS with mobility impairment |
| Study Description: | Participants will be asked to complete one of two, 24-week leg cycling programs. Exercise training will be performed three times per week. Participation would also involve 4 testing sessions (two lab visits/session), with each session separated by about three months. All study visits will take place at the University of Ottawa (Lees Avenue Campus) at a convenient time. |
| Recruitment Dates: | 2018-12-03 to 2023-08-31 |
| Who can participate: | Individuals between 18 and 64 years old with multiple sclerosis who experience difficulty with walking may be eligible to participate. Must be relapse-free in the past 30 days. Participation in this study will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. |
| Trial Institution: | University of Ottawa |
| Trial Investigator: | Dr. Lara Pilutti |
| Contact Information: | cepl@uottawa.ca |
| Trial Funding: | MS Society of Canada |