Weighted vest rehab shows promise for MS walking problems

NCT ID NCT05991297

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Nermin Çalışır Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a new physical therapy program called deep sensory assisted rehabilitation in 40 people with multiple sclerosis. The program added exercises with a weighted vest (4-6 kg) to standard rehab, aiming to improve sensation, walking, and balance. Researchers compared results after 21 sessions to see if the new approach helped more than standard therapy alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: deep sensory assisted rehabilitation (exercises with a weighted vest)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new physical therapy approach to help people with MS walk better and feel steadier.
What could go wrong: This was a small, single-site study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with MS. The added weight vest could be uncomfortable or risky for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis myeloid sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospitals Bursa Hospital

Bursa, 16030, Turkey (Türkiye)
University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

Bursa, Yildirim, Turkey (Türkiye)

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