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NCT Number: NCT05322915

Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With MS

The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Anxiety Disorders Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Depression Immune System Diseases Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Methods: This study was conducted prospective parallel-group design study. 31 PwMS were randomized two groups. The dance group undertook 60-minute sessions twice a week for four weeks and the control group did not do any particular training during this period. The outcome were measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) by an evaluator blinded to the study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Between 18-65 years,
  • EDSS [22]<6,
  • Mini-Mental State Examination score >24.

Exclusion criteria

  • exacerbations within the previous three months,
  • have other physical, neurological problems,
  • changeable health status.
  • havig a cardiovascular disorder

Treatment and study plan

line dancing

Other

The intervention included 60-minute sessions, two days a week for four weeks for a total of eight sessions. All sessions were administered by the physiotherapist who has 26 years of experience in dance therapy. The dance was performed on a one to one basis with minimal support from the therapist. The line dancing sequence, which was specially created for this training program, was designed as a structured goal-oriented dance. Line dancing movements/steps are comprised of moving forward and backward, or sideways and turns and scuff. In addition, the fact that one foot is always in contact with the ground makes it ideal for patients with multiple sclerosis, who may have balance problems.

Primary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Scale

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    On the scale which consists of 14 questions, individuals are given points between 0 and 4 for each question. High scores indicate good balance and low scores indicate poor balance (41-56=independent, 21-40=walks with assistance, 0-20=dependent)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The scale consists of 14 items, 7 of which investigate symptoms of anxiety and 7 of which investigate symptoms of depression. The scale is evaluated between 0-3 points. The cut-off value for anxiety is 10/11, and the cut-off value for depression is 7/8.

  2. Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    It was developed specifically to assess the quality of life of PwMS. It includes 12 parts and 54 questions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Collaborators

  • Fenerbahce University
  • Hacettepe University

Registry information

Official study title

Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With Multiple Sclerosis: an Evaluator-blinded, Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Apr 12, 2022
Registry last updated
Apr 12, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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