Comparison of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture Treatment With Conventional Rehabilitation Methods in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of acupuncture treatment combinated with conventional rehabilitation methods on gait, fatigue, quality of life and bladder functions in patients with multiple sclerosis

Detailed Description
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After being informed about study and potential risks, all patient giving written informed consent will undergo screening period determine eligibility for study entry. The patients who meet the eligibility recruitments will get treatment into two groups in a conventional rehabilitation and acupuncture combined with conventional rehabilitation

Official Title
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture Treatment With Conventional Rehabilitation Methods in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Conditions
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Multiple Sclerosis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Acupuncture
* Other: Conventional Rehabilitation


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Being diagnosed with MS according to McDonald criteria EDSS score between 1-6 The patient is clinically stable Having not had a new MS attack in the last 3 months Being cognitively suitable to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Being clinically unstable Inability to cognitively participate in tests Having received acupuncture treatment in the last 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: conventional rehabilitation<br>20 multiple sclerosis patients will receive conventional rehabilitation | Other: Conventional Rehabilitation<br>* 20 patients with multiple sclerosis meeting the criteria will undergo conventional rehabilitation<br>|
| Active Comparator: conventional rehabilitation and acupuncture<br>20 multiple sclerosis patients will receive conventional rehabilitation and acupuncture treatment. | Other: Acupuncture<br>* 20 patients with multiple sclerosis meeting the criteria will undergo conventional rehabilitation and acupuncture treatment.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timed 25 Foot Walk Test Score | The Timed 25 Foot Walk test assesses a patient's ability to walk 25 feet distance.Patient's walking speed in m/s calculate | Baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Scoring | Questionnaire | Baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes | 
| Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire | Questionnaire | Baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes | 
| Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54) | Questionnaire | Baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes | 
| Fatigue Severity Scale | Questionnaire | Baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Acupuncture, Gait, Fatigue