Evaluation of a Spasticity Management Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT03166930 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 232

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Spasticity Take Control

Participants will attend two 2-hour classes via video teleconference (online), one week apart, consisting of education and a stretching program for spasticity management.

BEHAVIORAL

Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual

Participants will attend two 2-hour classes via video teleconference (online), one week apart, consisting of education and exercises for spasticity management from the manual.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Oregon Health and Science University

    collaborator OTHER
  • VA Office of Research and Development

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Lucinda L. Hugos, PT MS · VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-01-01
Primary Completion
2021-07-30
Completion
2022-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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