Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial

Fall Prevention Program for Non-ambulatory Wheeled Mobility Device Users Living With MS

Summary

A research study to examine the effectiveness of a fall management program to prevent falls and develop fall recovery strategies for wheeled mobility device users living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Falls are a serious concern for wheelchair and scooter users with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Approximately 75% of the population reports at least one fall in a 6-month period and nearly half report frequent falls. Falls can result in physical injuries and contribute to activity curtailment. Despite the negative consequences, limited evidenced-based fall prevention programs designed specifically for wheelchair and scooter users with MS exist.

Recognizing the threat falls pose to health and well-being and the dearth of fall prevention programs, the purpose of this study to perform a structured process evaluation and examine the feasibility and efficacy of a community-based intervention specifically designed to reduce fall incidence among wheelchair and scooter users with MS. Secondary aims of the intervention are to improve functional mobility skills associated with fall risk (e.g. transfer and wheelchair skills, balance), increase knowledge of fall risk factors, decrease fear of falling and enhance quality of life and community participation.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
>18 years old
Main form of mobility is via a wheeled mobility device (Patient Determined Disease Steps Level 7)
Self reported ability to transfer with moderate assistance or less
Self-reported fall history (at least 1 fall/12 months)

Exclusion Criteria:

MS exacerbation in the past 30 days
Received a score of 10 or above to the Short Blessed Test (attached)
Inability to sit upright for at least 1 hour.

Study is for people with:

Multiple Sclerosis

Estimated Enrollment:

120

Study ID:

NCT03705364

Recruitment Status:

Unknown status

Sponsor:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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There are 3 Locations for this study

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The Shepherd Center
Atlanta Georgia, 30309, United States More Info
Marina Moldavskiy
Contact
404-350-7655
[email protected]
Deborah Backus, PhD, PT
Sub-Investigator
UIC
Chicago Illinois, 60607, United States More Info
Emily Pike
Contact
217-244-7006
[email protected]
Elizabeth W Peterson, PhD,OTR/L
Sub-Investigator
Toni Van Denend, MS,OTR/L
Sub-Investigator
UIUC
Urbana Illinois, 61801, United States More Info
Emily Pike
Contact
217-244-7006
[email protected]
Laura A Rice, PhD,MPT,ATP
Principal Investigator
JongHun Sun, MS, ATC
Sub-Investigator
Rebecca Yarnot, BA
Sub-Investigator
Libak Abou, MS, PT
Sub-Investigator
Jacob J Sosnoff, PhD
Sub-Investigator
Sa Shen, PhD
Sub-Investigator

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Study is for people with:

Multiple Sclerosis

Estimated Enrollment:

120

Study ID:

NCT03705364

Recruitment Status:

Unknown status

Sponsor:


University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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