Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training in People With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT05073731 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2021/23-20
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this studly, the effects of an 8-week telerehabilitation-based upper extremity training in persons with multiple sclerosis will be investigated.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Nine-Hole Peg Test

  The Nine-Hole Peg Test measures finger dexterity.

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (9)

• Expanded Disability Status Scale

  Baseline

• Jamar Hand Dynamometer

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

• Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

• Preference-based Multiple Sclerosis Index

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

• The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale - 5

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Synchronized Telerehabilitation

EXPERIMENTAL

Physical activity training aiming to increase hand/arm function and fine motor function will be applied via videoconference for 8 weeks, 2 days a week, in 45-60 minute sessions.

Other: Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training

Asynchronous Telerehabilitation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Exercise videos and exercise tracking form will be sent.

Other: Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training

Interventions

Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training OTHER

Telerehabilitation has been defined as "the delivery of rehabilitation services through information and communication technologies". Synchronized telerehabilitation provides the participant with advantages such as customized treatment, instant feedback, and a social environment such as face-to-face training.

Asynchronous Telerehabilitation; Synchronized Telerehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Having a definitive diagnosis of MS according to the 2017 McDonald criteria
• Being over 18 years old
• Having answered yes to the question "Do you experience restriction in your hand-arm function and fine motor skills while performing your functional activities in daily life, and does this restriction limit your activities?"
• To have sufficient computer knowledge or to have a relative who can help in this regard to participate in the study for people with MS in the telerehabilitation group
• Having a computer and active internet connection at home for individuals with MS in the telerehabilitation group
• To be willing to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a neurological disease other than MS
• Having a relapse 30 days before or during the study
• Having an orthopedic problem that may affect the function of the upper extremity
• Cognitive disability at a level that hinders assessment and treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dokuz Eylul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS; Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System; Nervous System Diseases; Demyelinating Diseases; Autoimmune Diseases; Immune System Diseases

Study Officials

• Serkan Ozakbas, MD

  MS Outpatient Clinic, Dokuz Eylul University Hospital

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Turhan Kahraman, PhD

CONTACT

+905557219849; turhan.kahraman@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: Parallel Assignment

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 25, 2021
• First Posted: October 11, 2021
• Study Start: December 15, 2021
• Primary Completion: September 30, 2022
• Study Completion: October 28, 2022
• Last Updated: June 1, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-05

Locations

TU (1)