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Balance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis Using Nintendo Wii Fit
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Training using Nintendo Wii Fit for Multiple Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 84 participants across 4 sites.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Training 2 times per week, 30 minutes, for 6 weeks.