Clinical Trial for the PoNS device

2012

This clinical trial will evaluate the use of a new device to improve balance in adults with MS. Thirty individuals with multiple sclerosis will be assigned to either start with therapy plus active PoNS or therapy plus a sham PoNS. At the start of the study, the subjects will initially participate in two-weeks of intensive therapy at UNMC, where they will work one-on-one with a physical therapist. This will be followed by an at-home training protocol that will be performed for an additional 12-weeks. Following completion of the 14-weeks of therapy (2 weeks at UNMC + 12 weeks at home), the participants in the sham group will crossover and will receive the active PoNS+Therapy an additional 6-weeks, and the active group will stop using the PoNS but will continue to perform their exercises for an additional 6-weeks. Outcomes from this investigation will determine the efficacy of using the PoNS to improve the patient?s mobility and reduce the symptoms that are associated with multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis, balance, Physical Therapy, plasticity

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Health-Related Activities

Adults with Disabilities

Other

Mulit-County

N/A