RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06699095

Home Rehabilitation As Continuity of Care in MS

"Tele-riabilitazione in Sclerosi Multipla: Continuità Terapeutica Domiciliare Dopo Trattamento Di Neuro-riabilitazione Intensiva, Studio Randomizzato Controllato Con Piattaforma Integrata Per La Riabilitazione Del Disequilibrio"

Sponsor

Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Nov 6, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Summary

RCT pilot study to evaluate adherence, satisfaction and feasibility in the use of a telemedicine station for balance rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis. The platform is designed as a tool for maintenance rehabilitation in a home setting and not as an alternative to intensive treatment in hospital, and is therefore compared to maintenance treatment as usual (TAU) after intensive treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a structured home rehabilitation program can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) maintain and improve their balance and walking ability, continuing the progress made during inpatient care. **You may be eligible if...** - You have multiple sclerosis - Your disability level falls within a moderate range (EDSS score between 3 and 6) - Testing shows you have balance problems **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant visual impairments - You have bone or joint problems that affect standing - You are physically unable to perform standing balance exercises Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICETelerehabilitation

Patients will perform a 12 weeks rehabilitation program through telemedicine at home after intensive rehabilitation in hospital. Balance rehabilitation program will be scheduled on the patients' need and ability to be performed three times a week with high levels of satisfaction and safety at home under remote control of the physical therapist.