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Task Specific Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find effective physical therapy treatments for individuals who have severe multiple sclerosis. Physical therapy treatments for mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis exists, however, very limited research has been done for physical therapy for severe multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study 10 participants diagnosed with severe MS will engage in 1-hour physical therapy sessions twice a week for 6 weeks to address limitations in standing, balancing, and bed mobility.
Official title: The Effect of Task Specific Physical Therapy for Persons With Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2024-07-10
Completion Date
2026-01
Last Updated
2024-07-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Task specific physical therapy
Physical Therapy based specifically on tasks that the participant os having difficulty with
Locations (1)
Hunter College, Physical Therapy Department, City University of New York
New York, New York, United States