This trial consists of application of little devices (named Equistasi®) generating focal vibrations to treat spasticity in neurological patients, affected by multiple sclerosis. The expected effects are on gait and postural instability.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
60
Prof. Giuseppe Orefice
Naples, Campania, Italy
Gait Velocity
evaluation of gait velocity in m/s
Time frame: one year
First step length
first step length in cm
Time frame: one year
Swing phase
swing phase measured in seconds
Time frame: one year
Stance phase
stance phase measured in seconds
Time frame: one year
Double support time
double support time measured in seconds
Time frame: one year
H/M ratio
evaluation of neurophysiological modifications in treated patients vs placebo group, as ratio between H max and M max in tibial posterior nerve, in Unit
Time frame: one year
Berg Balance Scale
Evaluation of balance with a self administered scale, measured in Unit
Time frame: one year
Modified Fatigue Scale
evaluation of fatigue with a self administered scale, measured in Unit
Time frame: one year
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