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Can better aerobic fitness help MS patients keep their balance?

NCT ID NCT07815990

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers are studying whether aerobic fitness relates to walking, balance, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. About 70 adults with relapsing-remitting or progressive MS will take walking tests and balance challenges that involve soft surfaces and head movements. The study compares those with high versus low fitness to see if fitness levels track with steadier walking, more confidence, and less tiredness.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If fitness tracks with better balance and less fatigue in MS, doctors could use aerobic exercise as a low-cost way to help patients stay steady on their feet.
What could go wrong
This observational study cannot prove that fitness causes better balance, only that the two appear together. People who are fitter may simply have milder MS, and the results may not apply to those with more advanced disability.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 70 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study was planned as a cross-sectional study, and the target population of the research consists of individuals diagnosed with MS and followed up in Isparta province.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting or Progressive MS. * Being between 18-65 years of age. * Having an Expanded Disability Status Scale score between 1.5-5. * Being able to walk independently or with a unilateral assistive device. * Having full cooperation and orientation, and a cognitive level to understand given commands: Mini Mental Test score of 24 or higher. Exclusion Criteria: * Having experienced an MS relapse or received acute corticosteroid treatment within the last 3 months. * Having an additional neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological condition unrelated to MS that may affect balance and walking. * Having severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease that may make aerobic fitness assessment risky. * Having significant vision or hearing loss that would impede understanding test instructions. * Experiencing significant pain during measurements. * Having cognitive impairment that would prevent understanding or answering questions - scoring below 24 on the Minimental Test.

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Conditions

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multiple sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis

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