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Study NCT ID:
NCT01453868
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2011-10-18
First Post:
2011-10-13
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Effects of Aerobics Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor:
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2011-10
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
NIA
Brief Summary:
Standing Balance, with and without blindfold, will be measured on patients with Multiple Sclerosis using a Biodex Balance Scale.
A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed.
Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.
A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed.
Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.
Detailed Description:
Standing Balance will be tested in 4 phases:
* On a firm surface eyes open
* On a frim surface eyes blindfolded
* On a foam surface eyes open
* On a foam surface eyes blindfolded
The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.
* On a firm surface eyes open
* On a frim surface eyes blindfolded
* On a foam surface eyes open
* On a foam surface eyes blindfolded
The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: