Clinical trial for Multiple Sclerosis
Official title Effects of Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06981013
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Rationale: The Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) is a patented evaluation system that uses strategic placement of small or lightweight weights on the trunk to improve balance and stability.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)
- age 18 to 75 years old
- able to communicate in English
- able to provide informed consent
- able to tolerate up to three hours of testing with rest breaks
You likely can't join if
- exacerbation of MS within the past two months
- had a diagnosis of a concurrent neurological disorder (head injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- Known diagnoses
- current pain that could affect balance.
See the full eligibility criteria
- self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)
- age 18 to 75 years old
- able to communicate in English
- able to provide informed consent
- able to tolerate up to three hours of testing with rest breaks
- able to communicate in English
- able to provide informed consent
- physical criteria that matched each participant with MS which included age (within 7 years), height (within 12.7 cm [5 in]), mass (within 9.1 kg [20 lb]) and sex.
- exacerbation of MS within the past two months
- had a diagnosis of a concurrent neurological disorder (head injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- Known diagnoses
- current pain that could affect balance.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Saint Augustine, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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