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NCT Number: NCT06121648

Effect of Hydrotherapy on Multiple Sclerosis

The purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of a hydrotherapy program on the balance and fatigue of patients with multiple sclerosis. it is a fact that hydrotherapy has an effect on the rehabilitation and treatment of people with balance problems.

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Immune System Diseases Nervous System Diseases

Age range

23 year–42 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Thessaly

Lamía, Central Macedonia, 35100, Greece

About this study

26 patients with multiple sclerosis participated in the present research, who were divided into 2 intervention groups, one in the sea and one on land. The intervention program had a duration of 2 months with a frequency of 2 times a week for both groups. The interventions were performed by specialized therapists. All participants were assessed before and after the intervention using the BBS and MFIS scales.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • diagnosed with RR-type (relapsing-remitting) multiple sclerosis by MS ( multiple sclerosis) expert neurologists, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) cit 10 Score of 1-3.7 participated in this study.

Exclusion criteria

  • older than 45 years; EDSS Score>3,7; primary progressive MS; acute or chronic physical or psychological disorders; participation in less than 12 of the 16 hydrotherapy sessions; common contraindications for hydrotherapy as cardiovascular disease, allergy etc.,

Treatment and study plan

Hydrotherapy

Other

30 degrees temperature pool balance and breathing therapy

Neurological physiotherapy

Other

Balance and neurological physiotherapy on land

Primary outcomes

  1. BBS scale

    Time frame: 2 months

    The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is used to objectively determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks. It is a 14 item list with each item consisting of a five-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating the lowest level of function and 4 the highest level of function and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. It does not include the assessment of gait.

  2. MFIS scale

    Time frame: 2 months

    The total MFIS score can range from 0 to 84. It is computed by adding scores on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial subscales.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Thessaly

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Hydrotherapy on the Balance and Fatigue of Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Nov 8, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 10, 2025

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