Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Interventions in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT05571826 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 7409-GOA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, demyelinating, neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system of unknown etiology. The most common clinical signs and symptoms are motor dysfunction, fatigue, spasticity, impaired mobility, cognitive impairment, chronic pain, depression, decreased quality of life, and bladder and bowel dysfunction. 66% of people with MS have impaired upper extremity function. As a result of the deterioration in upper extremity function, the performance of many daily living activities affects performance. As a result of this influence, there is a decrease in the functional independence of people, quality of life, and participation in activities in the community. Exercise training represents an existing behavioral treatment approach to safely manage many functional, symptomatic, and quality-of-life outcomes in MS. Telerehabilitation has been defined as "the delivery of rehabilitation services through information and communication technologies." Telerehabilitation has proven to be useful for people with MS by increasing physical activity and reducing fatigue. In the studies, telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation services were compared, and stated that they had similar results. At the same time, it was stated that telerehabilitation provides people with gains in terms of time and cost. In addition to all these, the researchers emphasized the benefits they received from telerehabilitation from the people's statements. Therefore, the results of this study, which will be performed on MS patients, will enable the evaluation of telerehabilitation strategies from the patient's point of view. The participants was included in the study titled 'Investigation of the Effects of the Synchronized Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training Program on Hand-arm Function, Pain, Fatigue, Quality of Life, and Participation in People With Multiple Sclerosis (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05073731)' will be included in this study. Questionnaires that will enable individuals to evaluate their telerehabilitation service will be administered once. Physicians and physiotherapists will make evaluations.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

multiple sclerosis; upper extremity; telerehabilitation; patient perspective

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Telehealth Usability Questionnaire

  Telehealth Usability Questionnaire was developed by Bakken et al. in 2006. The 21-item questionnaire evaluated the satisfaction and usability of people receiving telemedicine services. A 5-item Likert scale is used in the evaluation. The total score ranges from 21 to 105. Turkish validity and reliability were established.

  Baseline

• Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire

  Demiris et al. Developed by It consist of 17 items in total. A 5-item Likert-type scale is used to evaluate telemedicine service, expectation, satisfaction, and usability of people. The total score is scored between 17 and 85. Turkish validity and reliability were established.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Expanded Disability Status Scale

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

telerehabilitation

Assessments, no specific intervention

Behavioral: telerehabilitation

Interventions

telerehabilitation BEHAVIORAL

No specific treatments will be applied. The persons who experienced telerehabilitation interventions will be included.

telerehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The people with multiple sclerosis who have received exercise training based on synchronous or asynchronous telerehabilitation

You may qualify if:

• Having a definitive diagnosis of MS according to the 2017 McDonald criteria
• Being over 18 years old
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• To have received exercise training based on synchronous or asynchronous telerehabilitation

You may not qualify if:

• Having a neurological disease other than MS
• Having an MS attack 30 days before or during the study
• Cognitive disability at a level that hinders assessment and treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dokuz Eylul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dokuz Eylul University

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Telerehabilitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services; Telemedicine; Delivery of Health Care; Patient Care Management; Health Services Administration

Study Officials

• Serkan Ozakbas, MD

  Dokuz Eylul University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Serkan Ozakbas, MD

CONTACT

0232 412 4964; serkan.ozakbas@gmail.com

Asiye Tuba Ozdogar, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 6, 2022
• First Posted: October 7, 2022
• Study Start: October 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2023
• Study Completion: November 1, 2023
• Last Updated: October 7, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Locations

TU (1)