Effects of Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis

Part of paid clinical trials in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Sponsor
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Study ID
NCT06981013
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • balance based torso weighting — OTHER
    The intervention in this study is the Balance-Based-Torso-Weighting (BBTW) which will be applied on individuals with MS and healthy controls. It involves the strategic placement of weights based on the assessment of the loss of balance in three dimensions: anterior-posterior, lateral, rotational to counteract the balance loss.4 The BBTW Evaluation Tool Kit will be used to determine the location of the weights. It consists of an adjustable testing vest; rigid orthotic; five pounds worth of weights divided into 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 lb. increments; and exam evaluation forms (www.motiontherapeutics.com).

Study Details

Rationale: The Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) is a patented evaluation system that uses strategic placement of small or lightweight weights on the trunk to improve balance and stability. BBTW has been found to improve the upright mobility of people with multiple sclerosis, however the mechanism underlying the improvement of balance and gait is still unknown.1-2 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of BBTW on muscle activation of tibialis anterior and gastrocsoleus and sway using electromyography and force plates during balance tests in people with MS and healthy controls?

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 1, 2025
Status verified
May 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Multiple Sclerosis Arm
    Without and with balance-based torso weighting
  • Active Comparator: Healthy Control Arm
    Without and with balance-based torso weighting

Primary Outcome Measure

Muscle Activation of B lateral gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior [ Time Frame: Baseline and study completion, after an average of three hours ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesSaint AugustineFlorida32086
Amie Marie F Jasper, DPT, PhD
[email protected]
904-770-3482
Evan Pucillo
[email protected]
9047703549

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