Mind over matter: could mental training strengthen MS hands?
NCT ID NCT07749690
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding mental rotation and motor imagery training to standard physiotherapy can improve upper-extremity function in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Participants receive either this cognitive-motor training or an active visual-attention control, alongside conventional physiotherapy, three times a week for six weeks. The study measures changes in hand dexterity, processing speed, and spatial visualization to see if mental practice can translate into real-world motor benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A structured cognitive-motor training program combining laterality recognition, motor imagery, and mental rotation exercises, added to conventional physiotherapy.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training could offer a drug-free way to improve hand and arm function in people with relapsing-remitting MS, potentially enhancing daily independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the training may not produce meaningful improvements over standard physiotherapy. Results may not apply to all MS patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Health Science
Bolu, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)