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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