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Remotely Delivered Pilates in Human MS Subjects
This research aimed to assess the effects of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates program on physical and psychological outcomes in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study's objectives included improvements in walking endurance, speed, balance, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety, cognitive function, and quality of life, compared to a waitlist control group.
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Why it matters
Understanding the effects of Pilates as a complementary therapy in MS could provide insights into accessible rehabilitation options, potentially enhancing patient quality of life and functionality.
What this does not prove
No results from the study are published, and therefore, the findings from the planned study cannot be discussed or interpreted.
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Study facts
- Study design
- Interventional
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Yes
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- Not reported
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- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Rehabilitation
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study phaseThis represents a significant step forward in examining Pilates as an accessible, complementary therapy in MS.
study designThe current study will determine the feasibility and efficacy of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention for improving physical and psychological outcomes, and QOL, compared with a control condition, in individuals with MS.
subjects"eligibilityCriteria": "Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age 18 years or older\n* Self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a neurologist\n* Relapse-free for the past 30 days before screening\n* Able to speak and read English as the primary language\n* Access to the internet and e-mail,\n* Ability to use Zoom, and willingness to complete testing sessions and questionnaires\n* Ambulatory without an assistive device (for example, cane)\n* Low to moderate disability, defined as a score of 0-4 on the Patient-Determined Disease Steps (PDDS)\n* Insufficiently active, defined as a score \\< 14 on the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire-Health Contribution Score (GLTEQ-HCS)\n* Adequate visual ability and literacy to read materials printed in 14-point font\n* Currently treated with a disease-modifying therapy\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Pregnant\n* Elevated risk for strenuous or maximal exercise, defined as more than one \"Yes\" response on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) during screening",
controlled"interventionModelDescription": "our participants will be randomly assigned to either the Pilates intervention group or the waitlist control group, and both groups proceed simultaneously-this is a parallel design.",
research categoriesThis represents a significant step forward in examining Pilates as an accessible, complementary therapy in MS.
intervention"description": "Behavioral: Pilates group",
primary endpointThe outcome is the change from baseline to 16 weeks in 6MWT distance.
follow up"timeFrame": "Baseline and 16 weeks (end of treatment)"
findings"briefSummary": "Objectives Objective 1: To determine the effects of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.\n\nObjective 2: To examine the impact of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on depression \\& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.\n\nAim Aim 1: To assess whether the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention significantly improves walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS Aim 2: To investigate whether the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention significantly improves depression \\& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.\n\nHypothesis Hypothesis 1: The 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention will significantly improve walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.\n\nHypothesis 2: Participants receiving the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention will demonstrate significantly greater improvements in depression \\& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.",
limitationsNo results are posted.
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