Mind over movement: mental walking practice tested for MS
NCT ID NCT07137624
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether mentally practicing walking while watching videos of people walking can improve gait in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty participants will either watch walking videos and imagine themselves walking, or watch nature scenes. Researchers will measure muscle activity and walking patterns to see if the mental practice helps. It is an early, small study exploring a non-drug approach to mobility.
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Active substance
Action observation and motor imagery (mental practice)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve walking in people with MS.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (20 people) testing a short-term effect. Results may not apply to daily life or last over time.
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Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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