Comparison of Intermittent vs. Continuous Walking in MS

Hunter College of City University of New York12 enrolled

Overview

Objective: To compare effects of an intermittent and continuous walking program on walking endurance and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).A randomized crossover prospective method was used.The intervention consisted of eight 6-minute-long walks (2x/week for 4 weeks). The continuous condition consisted of 6 continuous minutes of walking. The intermittent condition consisted of three 2-minute bouts with 2-minute rests. After a 4-week detraining period, participants performed the second training condition.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis, Endurance

Interventions

type of walkingOTHER

Subjects walked either intermittently or continuously twice a week for 4 weeks, then crossed over

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Positive diagnosis of MS * Ambulatory for at least 6 minutes with or without an assistive device (e.g. cane, crutches or orthotics) * Ability to read, understand, and sign an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of exacerbation in the prior three months as defined by a treating physician * Orthopedic or cardiovascular condition that would interfere with ability to walk for 6 continuous minutes, * Currently being on an active physical rehabilitation program

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pre to post change in 6 Minute walk test distance

Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Visual Analog Scale of fatigue

Measurements to be taken at baseline and after each 4 week intervention

Time frame: 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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