Physical Telerehabilitation in Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | July 2012 |
| End Date: | July 2015 |
| Contact: | McKenzie E. Bedra, MPH |
| Email: | mbedra1@jhmi.edu |
| Phone: | 410-550-8678 |
The primary objective of this study will be to assess the feasibility and patient acceptance
of a Home Automated Telemanagement (HAT) system in multiple sclerosis patients.
Our hypothesis is that home telemanagement will be effective and useful in the
rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis patients. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize
that home telemanagement using a daily exercise diary, monitoring of compliance with a
tailored exercise program and regular assessment of strength and motor functions will: 1. Be
feasible and acceptable in patients with multiple sclerosis 2. Improve patient compliance
with home exercise program 3. Increase patient mobility and motor functions 4. Be a feasible
and effective mechanism for affecting multiple sclerosis patient self-efficacy 5. Improve
quality of life
of a Home Automated Telemanagement (HAT) system in multiple sclerosis patients.
Our hypothesis is that home telemanagement will be effective and useful in the
rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis patients. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize
that home telemanagement using a daily exercise diary, monitoring of compliance with a
tailored exercise program and regular assessment of strength and motor functions will: 1. Be
feasible and acceptable in patients with multiple sclerosis 2. Improve patient compliance
with home exercise program 3. Increase patient mobility and motor functions 4. Be a feasible
and effective mechanism for affecting multiple sclerosis patient self-efficacy 5. Improve
quality of life
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 18-65
- Clinical Diagnosis of MS based on McDonald criteria
- Functional disability defined by the PDDS in the range of 2 to 6
- Have a working telephone line in their home or a cell phone
- Willingness and ability to use MS HAT platform with individual modifications based on
preferred user interface
- Patient demonstrates ability to successfully perform physical therapy exercises and
procedures independently or with assistance of a caregiver.
- Ability to complete 25-foot walk test in at least 3 minutes
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age less than 18 years old
- No diagnosis of MS
- Other musculoskeletal diagnoses, unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic or
other conditions that would interfere with this study
- One or more exacerbations in the preceding 3 months
- Received a course of steroids (IV or oral) within 60 days of screening
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