A Rehabilitation Program to Increase Balance and Mobility in Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCynthia Gagnon, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Élise Duchesne

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This exploratory study used a pre-post test design. The supervised rehabilitation program was performed three times a week for 8 weeks (two sessions at a rehabilitation gym and one pool session). Outcome measures included Ottawa sitting scale, 30-Second Chair Stand test, Berg Balance Scale, 10-Meter Walk Test, 6-minute Walk Test, modified Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and SARA scale. 10 participants will complete the training program. They will be evaluated at baseline, at week 4 (miway) and after the program.

Research Team

Cynthia Gagnon, PhD

Principal Investigator

Sherbrooke University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Genetically confirmed ARSACS diagnosis; walker (indoor walking abilities with or without walking aids); ability to walk 10 meters; ability to provide informed consent

Treatment Details

Interventions

Training program (Behavioural Intervention)

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Training programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

8-week rehabilitation program aimed at increasing trunk and lower limb motor control on balance and walking abilities, and accomplishment of activities of daily living.