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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT05073731
Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Investigation of the Effects of the Synchronized Telerehabilitation-based Upper Extremity Training Program on Hand-arm Function, Pain, Fatigue, Quality of Life, and Participation in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, progressive, and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that affects more than 2.5 million people worldwide and is more common in young adults. The most common clinical signs and symptoms include motor dysfunction, fatigue, spasticity, cognitive impairment, chronic pain, depression, decreased quality of life, and bladder and bowel dysfunction.
66% of people with MS have impaired upper extremity function. As a result of the deterioration in upper extremity function, the performance of many daily living activities affects performance. In conclusion, there is a decrease in the functional independence of individuals, quality of life, and participation in activities in the community.
Telerehabilitation has been defined as "the delivery of rehabilitation services through information and communication technologies." Synchronized telerehabilitation provides the participant with advantages such as customized treatment, instant feedback, and a social environment such as face-to-face training. Telerehabilitation has proven to be a valuable modality for people with MS by increasing physical activity and reducing fatigue.
In terms of telerehabilitation-based upper extremity exercise training results, the MS population is deficient. Considering the importance of bilateral hand/arm function in daily life, this deficiency in the telerehabilitation-based training effect is eliminated.
For this reason, the results of this study, which will be created for the development of upper extremity telerehabilitation strategies in MS patients, will aim to improve the hand/arm function and fine motor skills of people with MS, aiming to increase the quality of life of individuals and to participate more actively in society.
Persons who followed by the outpatient Multiple Sclerosis Clinic of Dokuz Eylül University Hospital will participate in the study. A total of 30 participants will randomly be divided into 2 groups as synchronized telerehabilitation group and asynchronous telerehabilitation group.
A physiotherapist will give physical activity training aiming to increase hand/arm function and fine motor function to the Synchronized Telerehabilitation Treatment Group via videoconference for eight weeks, two days a week, in 45-60 minute sessions. Exercise videos and exercise tracking forms will be sent to the Asynchronous Telerehabilitation Treatment Group, the control group, with the exercise intensity and intensity equalized and their progression every two weeks. Assessments will done at baseline, after 8 weeks (post-treatment) and at 8 weeks (follow-up). Assessments will be done by assessors who are blinded to the group allocation.
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Turhan Kahraman, PhD
- Phone Number: +905557219849
- Email: turhan.kahraman@yahoo.com
Study Locations
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Izmir, Turkey
- Recruiting
- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University
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Sub-Investigator:
- Cavid Baba, MD
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Sub-Investigator:
- Seda Dastan, BSc
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Sub-Investigator:
- Asiye Tuba Ozdogar, MSc
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Contact:
- Ozge Ertekin, Assoc Prof, PhD
- Phone Number: +90 2324124941
- Email: ozge28altin@hotmail.com
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Principal Investigator:
- Turhan Kahraman, Assoc Prof, PhD
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Sub-Investigator:
- Serkan Ozakbas, Prof, MD
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Having a definitive diagnosis of MS according to the 2017 McDonald criteria
- Being over 18 years old
- Having answered yes to the question "Do you experience restriction in your hand-arm function and fine motor skills while performing your functional activities in daily life, and does this restriction limit your activities?"
- To have sufficient computer knowledge or to have a relative who can help in this regard to participate in the study for people with MS in the telerehabilitation group
- Having a computer and active internet connection at home for individuals with MS in the telerehabilitation group
- To be willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having a neurological disease other than MS
- Having a relapse 30 days before or during the study
- Having an orthopedic problem that may affect the function of the upper extremity
- Cognitive disability at a level that hinders assessment and treatment.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Synchronized Telerehabilitation
Physical activity training aiming to increase hand/arm function and fine motor function will be applied via videoconference for 8 weeks, 2 days a week, in 45-60 minute sessions.
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Telerehabilitation has been defined as "the delivery of rehabilitation services through information and communication technologies". Synchronized telerehabilitation provides the participant with advantages such as customized treatment, instant feedback, and a social environment such as face-to-face training. |
Active Comparator: Asynchronous Telerehabilitation
Exercise videos and exercise tracking form will be sent.
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Telerehabilitation has been defined as "the delivery of rehabilitation services through information and communication technologies". Synchronized telerehabilitation provides the participant with advantages such as customized treatment, instant feedback, and a social environment such as face-to-face training. |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Nine-Hole Peg Test
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The Nine-Hole Peg Test measures finger dexterity.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Expanded Disability Status Scale
Time Frame: Baseline
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Expanded Disability Status Scale is a method of quantifying disability in multiple sclerosis.
The Expanded Disability Status Scale ranges from 0 to 10 in 0.5 unit increments that represent higher levels of disability.
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Baseline
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Jamar Hand Dynamometer
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The Jamar Hand Dynamometer will be used to measure isometric force and peak strength.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire is a unidimensional 31-item questionnaire for measuring arm function in MS.
The total sum score ranged from 31 to 186 and a high score indicates a low degree of arm function.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Preference-based Multiple Sclerosis Index
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The Preference-based Multiple Sclerosis Index is a brief patient-reported outcome measure of health-related quality of life that consists of 5 items: walking, fatigue, mood, concentration, and roles and responsibilities.
The scoring algorithm ranges from 0 (dead) to 1 (perfect health).
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale - 5
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The MFIS-5 measures the impact of fatigue on cognitive, physical and psychosocial function-considered by some authors to be three important sub-scales-in patients with MS.
Each item is scored between 0 and 4, and a low score indicates a low degree of fatigue.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Sensewear Armband
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The SenseWear Armband (SWA; Bodymedia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA) is a lightweight metabolic monitor will be used to estimate energy expenditure.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Global Perceived Effect Scale
Time Frame: At 8 weeks
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The global perceived effect (GPE) scale is a commonly used method for measuring patients' assessment of their condition.
In different studies, different questions can be modified according to different levels and response styles.
In our study, we will be asked the patient, "How do you find your hand/arm function compared to pre-rehabilitation?".
They will be asked to choose one of the options "much improved, a little improved, no change, a little d e t e r i o r a t i o n, or much deterioration than before rehabilitation".
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At 8 weeks
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Impact of Participation and Autonomy Questionnaire
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The IPAQ is a questionnaire that focuses on autonomy and participation of people with chronic conditions.
The participation score ranges from 0-128, and experience of problems scores ranged from 0-16, with higher scores reflecting more restrictions in participation (less community participation) and/or more experience of problems.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form
Time Frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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The Brief Pain Inventory - Short Form (BPI-sf) is a 9 item self-administered questionnaire used to evaluate the severity of a patient's pain and the impact of this pain on the patient's daily functioning on a 10 point scale.
Higher scores reflecting more pain.
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Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Director: Serkan Ozakbas, MD, MS Outpatient Clinic, Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
Study Completion (Anticipated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2021/23-20
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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