NCT06461741 EMG Biofeedback Training to Improve Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
| NCT ID | NCT06461741 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | McMaster University |
| Condition | Multiple Sclerosis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 46 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the impact of a novel dual-task EMG Biofeedback training method for improving balance in individuals living with multiple sclerosis. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Does dual-task EMG biofeedback training deliver lasting balance benefits up to 3 months following the intervention? * Are the benefits greater than those for participation in traditional balance training exercises? * Do the benefits vary with the severity of disability? Participants will receive either EMG Biofeedback (EMG-BF) training or traditional balance exercise (BAL-EX) training. Both treatments involve three 30-minute sessions of the training every week for 6 weeks (18 sessions). During the sessions, participants in the EMG-BF treatment group will perform targeted exercises using feedback from adhesive (sticker) sensors on their arms and legs. Participants in the BAL-EX treatment group will following an instructor through balance training movements that are traditionally prescribed by physiotherapists to improve balance. Measurements will be taken at the beginning of the study, after six weeks of training, and three months after the end of training. Researchers will compare the groups to see if balance and related outcomes are improved more by 6-weeks of EMG-BF training than BAL-EX.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-80 years with a formal diagnosis of MS. * Participants must be ambulatory and report problems with walking and/or balance. * Have stable disease with no relapses in the last 3 months. * Agreement to not introduce or change the dosage of pharmaceutical treatments during the study period. This includes intramuscular injections (e.g., Botox), intravenous, and orally administered drugs. * Agreement to maintain the frequency, duration and intensity of physical therapy or any alternate therapies (e.g., massage, osteopathic, chiropractic, etc.) for the duration of the trial. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to follow instructions due to cognitive deficit or language barrier * Presence of visual disorders that prevent meaningful interaction with the intervention interface. * Unable to maintain stable pharmaceutical treatment for the duration of the study. * Unable to maintain the frequency, duration and intensity of physical therapy or alternate therapies outside of the trial for the duration of the trial. * Received Botox treatment within 3 months of the onset of the study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06461741 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Multiple Sclerosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06461741 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06461741 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nelsonaj@mcmaster.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06461741 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hamilton, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06461741 clinical trial?
NCT06461741 is sponsored by McMaster University. The trial plans to enroll 46 participants.
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