N/A Completed N=84 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Balance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis Using Nintendo Wii Fit

Multiple Sclerosis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01299025 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2015

Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Timed Up and Go Test From Day 1 to Day 42 — 0.1; -0.8 seconds — p=<0.01

Summary

The aim is to evaluate balance training using Nintendo Wii Fit. The hypothesis is that a period of training will increase balance capacity och self-efficacy. People with diagnosed multiple sclerosis are invited to participate. Estimation of study power gave that 29 people in each group was necessary to detect a difference in the primary outcome measure, Timed Up and Go test. Other measures used are the Four square step test, Dynamic Gait Index, Timed stands test, 25 foot walking test, 12-item Walking scale and the ABC scale. Participants were randomised to either training or control. The training consisted of 6 weeks training with Nintendo Wii Fit 30 minutes 2 times a week.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Timed Up and Go Test From Day 1 to Day 42	0.1; -0.8	<0.01 sig
SECONDARY Change in Score on the Dynamic Gait Index From Day 1 to Day 42	1.0; 1.78	—
SECONDARY Change in the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scalefrom Day 1 to Day 42	2.7; 5.0	—
SECONDARY Change in the 12 Item Walking Scale From Day 1 to Day 42	-3.95; -5.9	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed multiple sclerosis
Subjective experience of affected balance and walking
Being able to walk 100 meters with assistance

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive or language deficits that prevents using the self-rating scales
Visual deficits that prevents training with television games
Weight above 149 kg

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