CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on an Elliptical Trainer Versus a Treadmill, in People With Multiple Sclerosis

Israel30 participantsStarted 2024-06-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of aerobic exercise training using an elliptical trainer compared to a treadmill on gait and walking abilities, expressed in dynamic stability, balance, and walking speed, in people with Multiple Sclerosis with moderate severity.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients signed Informed Consent Form
✓. At least 6 months post MS diagnosis
✓. 25-55 years old adults
✓. EDSS 3.0-6.5
✓. Standing stability - for at least 30 seconds
✓. 6MWT - minimal distance to be measured as 210 meters
✓. No physical routinely training e.g. walking, elliptical or cycling within 3 months prior screening visit.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Active Heart Disease
✕. Lungs and/or respiratory system diseases
✕. Metabolic Disease
✕. Any other medical condition(s) which might impact the patient's participant in the study, as per PI medical judgement
✕. Major medical treatment change (as per PI medical judgement) up to 12 weeks prior ICF signature by the patient.

What they're measuring

Quality of life outcomes

Timeframe: Baseline (screening), T1 (Week 6), T2 (Week 12), T3 (Follow-up, 6 weeks post T2)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06583967

SponsorSoroka University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-28

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