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Effects of a Circuit Training on Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNA

Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: Circuit Training, Usual Care

Countries: Italy

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a circuit training rehabilitation program on the perceived impact of fatigue in daily life situations and on gait and balance. Half of the participants will follow the circuit training program, while the other half will follow usual care rehabilitation programs.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 70 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Definite diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (Polman criteria);
* No relapses in the previous three months;
* Expanded Disability Status Scale \< 6,5;
* Able to walk 20 meter with or without an assistive device;
* Able to stand for 30 second without aid;
* MiniMental State Examination \>20;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to understand the aim of the study or unable to sign the informed consent form;
* Subjects following a steroidal drug therapy or assuming drugs affecting cardiac function;
* Subjects with psychiatric disorders;
* Subjects with cardiovascular diseases for whom aerobic training is forbidden;

Locations (1)

Milan, Italy