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The Effects of FES in a Variety of Walking Conditions in People With MS

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Sponsor: Queen Margaret University

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: Incremental shuttle walk test

Countries: United Kingdom

The aim of this study is to measure the difference in the walking performance when functional electrical stimulation (FES) is on and off in people with MS that present foot drop under different 'real life' conditions, i.e. walking while doing another task that requires your attention and after been physically tired

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

For people with MS:

* Clinically definite multiple sclerosis according to the revised McDonald criteria.
* People with EDSS ≤ 5.0.
* People with MS who experience foot drop.
* Able to walk at least 200 meters unassisted, i.e without walking aids.

For healthy participants:

* Not been diagnosed with any neurological disease or have any other condition or injury which will affect walking ability.

Exclusion Criteria:

For people with MS:

* Clinically diagnosed relapse within the last month.
* Any musculoskeletal impairment that can affect walking ability.
* Cognitive impairments; with a score in the Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychological Screening Questionnaire (MSNQ) ≤ 75.
* Depression and anxiety; with a score in Hospital Anxiety \& Depression Scale (HADS) \> 10.

Locations (1)

Musselburgh, United Kingdom