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Virtual reality-based neuroproprioceptive physiotherapy in multiple sclerosis: a protocol for a double-arm randomised assessor-blinded controlled trial on upper extremity function, postural function and quality of life, with molecular and functional MRI assessment

B. Miznerova, J. Reissigova, L. Vasa, J. Frank, M. Hudec, L. Rodina, A. Herynkova, J. Havlik, J. Tintera, J. Rydlo, I. Ibrahim, VB. O'Leary, M. Cerna, I. Jurickova, M. Pokorna, T. Philipp, J. Hlinovska, I. Stetkarova, K. Rasova

. 2025 ; 15 (1) : e088046. [pub] 20250109

Language English Country England, Great Britain

Document type Journal Article, Clinical Trial Protocol

Persistent link   https://www.medvik.cz/link/bmc25010297

INTRODUCTION: Upper limb (UL) impairment is common in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), and functional recovery of the UL is a key rehabilitation goal. Technology-based approaches, like virtual reality (VR), are increasingly promising. While most VR environments are task-oriented, our clinical approach integrates neuroproprioceptive 'facilitation and inhibition' (NFI) principles. To advance this, we developed immersive VR software based on NFI principles targeting UL function and sit-to-stand ability. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this VR therapy compared with conventional NFI-based physical therapy in pwMS. Our study uniquely applies advanced imaging techniques, along with biological molecular assessments, to explore adaptive processes induced by VR rehabilitation. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This double-arm, randomised, assessor-blinded, controlled trial runs over 2 months (1 hour, 2 times per week). PwMS with mild to severe disability will receive either VR therapy or real-world physical therapy. Primary outcomes include the nine-hole peg test, box and block test, handgrip strength, tremor and five times sit-to-stand test. Secondary measures include the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale, the 5-level EQ-5D questionnaire and kinematic analysis. Adaptive processes will be monitored using imaging techniques (functional MRI and tractography), molecular genetic methods (long non-coding RNAs) and immune system markers (leukocytes, dendritic cells). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health brief set for MS will map the bio-psycho-social context of participants. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This project and its amendments were approved by the Ethics Committee of the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Thomayer Hospital (1983/21+4772/21 (G-21-02) and the Ethics Committee of Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital (EK-VP/38/0/2021) in Prague, Czechia (with single enrolment). The findings of this project will be disseminated through scientific publications, conferences, professional networks, public engagement, educational materials and stakeholder briefings to ensure a broad impact across clinical, academic and public domains. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04807738).

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