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Evaluation of a Spasticity Management Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNA

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: Spasticity Take Control, Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual

Countries: United States

This study will examine the impacts of two different methods of managing MS-related spasticity of the lower limbs. Both interventions will be presented via video teleconference in group classes consisting of exercises to reduce spasticity.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* A diagnosis of definite MS by 2010 updated McDonald Criteria
* Age 18 or older
* Able to walk 25 feet with any assistive devices (Patient Determined Disease Steps 0-6)
* Fluent in written and spoken English, as materials are not validated in languages other than English.
* Presence of self-reported lower extremity spasticity that is interfering with daily activities or sleep, using the this definition: Have spasticity in your legs with unusual tightening of muscles that feels like leg stiffness, jumping of the legs, a repetitive bouncing of the foot, muscle cramping in the legs, or the legs going out tight and straight or drawing up.
* All women that meet the above criteria
* Only Veteran men that meet the above criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any uncontrolled medical or mental condition that would limit participation or completion of the study
* Any self-reported musculoskeletal or neurological condition other than MS that is known to cause spasticity

Locations (1)

Portland, Oregon, United States