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NCT Number: NCT02882724

Changes in Speed, Endurance and Balance in Women Patients With Multiple Sclerosis After 4 & 8 Weeks of Aquatic Exercise Training

Background: It has been shown that adults with Multiple sclerosis (MS) have less leg strength than their peers, as well as impaired balance, which has led to an increased prevalence of falls in this population.The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of 8-weeks aquatic exercise training in balance, endurance and speed in women with MS.

Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 32 women with clinically-definite relapsing-remittent MS who were registered through the Isfahan MS association volunteered for this study. They randomly selected an aquatic exercise (n = 17) and control (n = 15) groups. Aquatic exercise group completed a 8-week aquatic exercise training program consisted of three sessions per week, each session lasting 45 to 60 minutes 50 to 75 percent of their maximum heart rate reserve on 20-25 degree centigrade's, whereas the control group was instructed to maintain their current lifestyle. The balance of angry was surveyed with using of Berg analyze, speed and endurance 6 minutes walking test before starting of exercise program and after 4 weeks and at the end of 8 weeks was analyzed. The obtained data's were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures.

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Behavior Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Exercise Immune System Diseases Motor Activity Nervous System Diseases

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All women diagnosis of clinically or laboratory supported MS, a minimum time of two years since the diagnosis was made, no relapse within the 4 weeks preceding baseline, ability to participate in regular exercise sessions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients were excluded from the study if they had a relapse during the intervention period, and had a disease preventing their participation (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory or skeletal diseases).

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Behavioral

8-week aquatic exercise training program

Control

Behavioral

Control group did not do the exercise training.

Primary outcomes

  1. Effect of exercise on balance was surveyed with using of Berg analyze

    Time frame: up to 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Effect of exercise on speed was measured by walking test

    Time frame: Up to 8 weeks

  2. Effect of exercise on endurance was measured by walking test

    Time frame: Up to 8 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Isfahan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect Aquatic Exercise Training on Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
First posted
Aug 30, 2016
Registry last updated
Aug 30, 2016

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