LUNA-EMG to Enhance Motor Functions in Multiple Sclerosis (LUNA-MS)

University of Liege

Status: Completed

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Treatments: Device: LUNA-EMG

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04720898

2020-372b

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of training performed with the LUNA-EMG system to enhance motor functions of the lower limb in multiple sclerosis. This is a randomized open-label trial. Patients will be randomized into the intervention group (LUNA-EMG, 30-45 minutes once a week for 12 weeks) or in the control group (standard care).

The effect of the training will be measured based on the muscular strength, walking tests, proprioception and a quality of life questionnaire.

Enrollment: 42 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• EDSS less or equal to 6.5
• Between 18 and 70 years old
• Having signed the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Acute pain syndrome
• Severe cognitive deficits
• Risk of fracture or unconsolidated fracture
• Rigid joints (spasticity, severe osteoarthritis and arthritis) or unstable joints
• Severe ataxia and apraxia
• Epilepsy
• Pacemakers and similar implants
• Insufficient skin conditions

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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42 participants in 2 patient groups

LUNA-EMG

Experimental group

Description:

The experimental group will receive 30 minutes of training with the LUNA-EMG once a week for 12 weeks.

Treatment:

Device: LUNA-EMG

Control

No Intervention group

Description:

The control group will receive its rehabilitation care.