Restoring Independence With Stimulation-Enhanced Treatment for People With Functional Neurological Disorder

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21+
SponsorUniversity of Auckland, New Zealand

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new treatment for adults with walking problems due to Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

The main question the trial aims to answer is:

\- Is stimulation-enhanced physical therapy an effective treatment for walking problems due to FND?

Researchers will compare the stimulation-enhanced physical therapy to gold-standard physical therapy.

Participants will:

* Complete three in-person sessions on three consecutive days * Complete follow-up assessments by video call at 7 days, 30 days and 90 days after treatment

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Clinically established diagnosis of FND or an equivalent term

Investigations are accepted as complete by the patient and treating physician

Walking difficulty that prevents crossing the road unaided at a traffic light pedestrian crossing

Lower limb functional weakness

Disqualifiers

Age < 21 years

Living with a parent or guardian who provides primary emotional support and assistance with most daily tasks

Medical instability precluding safe participation in physical therapy

Cognitive or communication impairment precluding informed consent or the ability to effectively engage in education aspects of the trial with family support

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Stimulation-Enhanced Physical Therapy
  • Active Comparator

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups