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NCT Number: NCT03805061

Effects of Aerobic and Isokinetic Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis

The investigators aimed in this study to measure the muscular strength, cardiovascular system and quality of life effects of rehabilitation with aerobic and isokinetic exercise program in MS patients.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

A total of 40 patients enrolled in the study from outpatient clinics were included. Two groups were formed, namely 'aerobic exercise' and 'isokinetic exercise' groups. Using modified Bruce protocol, effort capacities were measured with Humac Norm Cybex dynamometer, 6 min. walking distance and MSQOL-54 scale were used to assess the quality of life. The aerobic exercise group by using treadmill their walking speeds were adjusted according to the maximum speed at which the person could walk was performed for a period of ; 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 30-45 minutes each patient according to the progressive exercise method. 5-10 minutes warm-up exercise was performed before starting to work, 5-10 minutes stretching exercise at the end of the exercise. Patients in the isokinetic exercise group pedaled a bicycle ergometer for warming with low resistance for 5 minutes before starting to exercise, and exercise was applied for 5-10 minutes to cool down at the end of the study. The exercise program was applied for 8 weeks with 3 repetitions per week.

Assessment of exercise capacity (effort capacity) was performed by applying the Norav Trackmaster TMX 425 Treadmill Exercise Device by applying Modified Bruce protocol. Patients' total exercise times were expressed in seconds. Indirect maximum amount of oxygen volume (VO2 max) values were calculated using heart rate obtained with submaximal treadmill exercise.All the cases participating in the study were compared in terms of the pre-treatment MSQoL-54 scale and the MSQoL-54 scale subscale.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of Multipl Sclerosis
  • 18-65 years old adults
  • Patients signed informed consent forms

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-MS musculoskeletal system diseases
  • Congenital anomalies, limb amputations
  • Accompanying neurological diseases (Parkinson, Alzheimer, Polyneuropathy etc.)
  • Vestibular system diseases
  • Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, severe cardiac disease, malignancy)
  • Pregnancy.

Treatment and study plan

'aerobic exercise'

Other

The aerobic exercise group by using treadmill their walking speeds were adjusted according to the maximum speed at which the person could walk was performed a period of; 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 30-45 minutes each patient.

'isokinetic exercise'

Device

Patients in the isokinetic exercise group pedaled a bicycle ergometer for warming with low exercise and exercise was applied for 5-10 minutes to cool down at the end of the study. were included in a rehabilitation program that they would apply for 3 days per week for 8 weeks.The measuring of isokinetic muscle strength, CSMI Humac Norm isokinetic dynamometer's commonly used angular velocities of 60 ° and 180 ° / sec was used.

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle strenght outcomes

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The measuring of muscle strength, CSMI Humac Norm isokinetic dynamometer's commonly used angular velocities of 60 ° and 180 ° / sec was used. The muscle strenght peak torque value was newton-meter (Nm)

  2. Quality of life outcomes

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Quality of life was assesment via Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 instrument (MSQoL-54). MSQol-54 consists of 54 questions in total. In all cases, they were asked to fill in the questionnaire alone and by reading it themselves. The overall MSQoL-54 scale should be between in 0-100 scores. Higher scores better than lower scores.

  3. The effort capacity outcomes

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The effort capacity was performed by applying the Norav Trackmaster TMX 425 Treadmill Exercise Device by Applying Modified Bruce Protocol. The values of the effort capacity were assesment as maximum amount of oxygen volume (ml/kg/min.).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Effects of Aerobic and Isokinetic Exercise Program on Muscle Power Cardiovascular System and Life Quality in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jan 15, 2019
Registry last updated
Jan 15, 2019

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