Combined Effects of Balance and Cognitive Training on Executive Functions, Balance and Quality of Life in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Multiple sclerosis is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord involving the central nervous system. Multiple Sclerosis can cause balance and cognitive impairment in patients, affecting overall quality of life. Balance and cognitive training can effectively improve the overall executive function and mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 55
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age of the patients should be 40-55 years.(20)

• Gender: both males and females

• Patients with diagnosed multiple sclerosis.

• According to MOCA assessment, patients with scoring 21-25 will be included. (Patients with executive function deficits due to Multiple Sclerosis including relapsing-remitting, primary progressive and secondary progressive MS).(21)

• Patients feel difficulty in Impaired Balance and walking.

• According to the Berg Balance Scale, patients under 21-45 will be included.(22)

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Jinnah Hospital
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-05-02
Participants
Target number of participants: 42
Treatments
Experimental: (Balance Training + Cognitive Rehabilitation)
Group A will receive both balance training and cognitive rehabilitation twice a week for 12 weeks and each session will last for 1 hour.
Active_comparator: (Balance Training)
Group B will receive only balance training twice a week for 12 weeks and each session will last for 1 hour.
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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