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First received: September 25, 2023

Clinical Trial: Effect of Cooling on Balance Performance in Multiple Sclerosis

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Multiple Sclerosis

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Effect of Cooling on Balance Performance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Brief Summary: The goal of this observational study to examine the effects of cooling on balance in persons with Multiple Sclerosis.Persons with Multiple Sclerosis frequently have problems with balance leading to falls and related injuries, as well as avoidance of activities that may challenge balance.Persons with Multiple Sclerosis are also well known to experience worsening of their symptoms when they become too warm, a condition known as thermosensitivity.This suggests that heat may worsen balance and increase falls risk in…

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