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Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling for Managing Mobility Disability in People with Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNA

Sponsor: University of Ottawa

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: FES Cycling Exercise, Passive Leg Cycling

Countries: Canada

Mobility impairment is one of the most common, poorly managed, and life altering consequences of MS. Current therapies for managing MS do not prevent the long-term accumulation of mobility impairment, highlighting the need for alternative strategies that prevent or slow progressive mobility disability. The proposed trial will test the efficacy and lasting effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling as an exercise-based rehabilitation strategy for managing mobility impairment and associated consequences in MS.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 64 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
* relapse free in the past 30 days
* stable course of disease-modifying therapies over the past 6 months
* ability to communicate in English
* willing to come to the University of Ottawa to complete testing and training sessions
* EDSS score 5.0 - 7.0
* asymptomatic based on a physical activity pre-participation screening tool

Exclusion Criteria:

* presence of any contraindication to FES including epilepsy, a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, unstable fracture, or pregnancy
* diagnosis of other neurological condition(s)
* participation in FES cycling exercise or other mobility-based exercise rehabilitation program within the past 6 months
* current use of dalfampridine within the past month

Locations (1)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada