Multiple SclerosisNCT00343590
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits - A Case Study
A study testing Whole Body Vibration machine in people with Multiple Sclerosis, run by Logan College of Chiropractic at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBV) on balance in a participant with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Multiple Sclerosis
- What is being tested?
- Whole Body Vibration machine
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Jun 2006to Nov 2006
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Who cannot join
- 1)visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2) Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance; 3) Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent wounds, diabetes; 4) Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip or knee pins, bolts and/or plates; 5) Acute thrombosis; 6) Severe migraine, epilepsy; 7) Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker; Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours; 8) Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis; 9) Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance; 10) Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device; 11) Pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Logan College of Chiropractic
Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017
Logan College of Chirpractic
Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017
About this study
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBV) on balance in a participant with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Berg Balance Score.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Being tested
- Whole Body Vibration machine
- Medical subject headings
- Multiple Sclerosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Whole Body Vibration machineDevice
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
NeuroCom Balance Master
SF-EMG Nerve conduction velocity test
Berg balance score
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jun 2006 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2006
- Primary completionNov 2006
- Study completionNov 2006
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Multiple SclerosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Dennis Enix, DC, Principal investigator, Logan College of Chiropractic
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00343590
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LCC-06-03
- Status last verified
- Oct 2008
- First submitted
- 21 Jun 2006
- Last updated
- 17 Oct 2008
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Romberg A, Virtanen A, Ruutiainen J, Aunola S, Karppi SL, Vaara M, Surakka J, Pohjolainen T, Seppanen A. Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized study. Neurology. 2004 Dec 14;63(11):2034-8. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000145761.38400.65.
PubMed 15596746Griffin JW. Use of proprioceptive stimuli in therapeutic exercise. Phys Ther. 1974 Oct;54(10):1072-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/54.10.1072. No abstract available.
PubMed 4422763
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Oct 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits - A Case Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00343590
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LCC-06-03
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- Logan College of ChiropracticUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jun 2006
- Primary completion
- Nov 2006 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2006 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Jun 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBV) on balance in a participant with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Berg Balance Score.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1)visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2) Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance; 3) Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent wounds, diabetes; 4) Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip or knee pins, bolts and/or plates; 5) Acute thrombosis; 6) Severe migraine, epilepsy; 7) Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker; Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours; 8) Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis; 9) Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance; 10) Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device; 11) Pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Body Vibration machine | Device | – |
Primary outcome
NeuroCom Balance Master
SF-EMG Nerve conduction velocity test
Berg balance score
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Oct 2008.
- Background: PubMed 15596746Romberg A, Virtanen A, Ruutiainen J, Aunola S, Karppi SL, Vaara M, Surakka J, Pohjolainen T, Seppanen A. Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized study. Neurology. 2004 Dec 14;63(11):2034-8. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000145761.38400.65.
- Background: PubMed 4422763Griffin JW. Use of proprioceptive stimuli in therapeutic exercise. Phys Ther. 1974 Oct;54(10):1072-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/54.10.1072. No abstract available.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dennis Enix, DC principal investigator
Logan College of Chiropractic
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Whole Body Vibration machine in people with Multiple Sclerosis, run by Logan College of Chiropractic at 2 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
NeuroCom Balance Master. The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00343590, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2008.