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Backward walking training may cut fall risk in MS patients

NCT ID NCT04091464

Symptom relief Sponsor: Wayne State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether backward walking training can reduce fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 90 participants will either practice walking backward or forward for several weeks. The goal is to see if backward walking improves balance and reduces falls better than standard forward walking training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
backward walking training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based exercise program to help people with MS reduce their risk of falling.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 90 participants. The training is behavioral, so results may vary widely, and it may not prove better than standard forward walking training.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of MS * PDDS \<6, indicating ability to ambulate with or without an assistive device \>/= 50% of the time * Self-reported walking dysfunction as evidenced by a score of \>/= 30 on MSWS-12 OR reports of 2 or more falls in the prior 6 months, indicating a frequent faller. Exclusion Criteria: * MS relapse within the past 30 days * comorbid neurological disorder * acute orthopedic disorder/injury * unable to follow study-related commands

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Accidental fall Gait disorders, neurologic Multiple sclerosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wayne State University

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

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