Physical Telerehabilitation in Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis

Part of paid clinical trials in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Study ID
NCT02346734
Status
Completed

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Multiple Sclerosis Home Automated Telemanagement (MS HAT) system — DEVICE
    The HAT home unit runs on a netbook in the patient's home connected to a remote server via the internet. The system questions the patient on their condition, gives detailed step by step exercise instructions, records their daily exercise log, and informs and quizzes the patient on their knowledge of multiple sclerosis. The exercise log is transmitted to the remote HAT server where it is analyzed using decision support algorithms to facilitate MS management. The exercise logs are available on-line for review by patient providers.

Study Details

The primary objective of this study will be to assess the feasibility and patient acceptance of a Home Automated Telemanagement (HAT) system in multiple sclerosis patients. Our hypothesis is that home telemanagement will be effective and useful in the rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis patients. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize that home telemanagement using a daily exercise diary, monitoring of compliance with a tailored exercise program and regular assessment of strength and motor functions will: 1. Be feasible and acceptable in patients with multiple sclerosis 2. Improve patient compliance with home exercise program 3. Increase patient mobility and motor functions 4. Be a feasible and effective mechanism for affecting multiple sclerosis patient self-efficacy 5. Improve quality of life

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 31, 2012
Status verified
Mar 2025
Primary completion
Apr 6, 2017
Completion
Apr 6, 2017

Study Design

Enrollment
51 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Active Comparator: MSHAT
    The intervention group will perform exercises using the MSHAT system.
  • No Intervention: Control
    The non-intervention group will receive treatment in a conventional physical therapy physical therapy program to be carried out at their own pace in the home.

Primary Outcome Measure

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) [ Time Frame: 6 month evaluation ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Morehouse School of MedicineBaltimoreMaryland21201-

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By specialty
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By research site
Morehouse School of Medicine· Baltimore, MD

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