Mind over movement: mental walking practice tested for MS

NCT ID NCT07137624

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITING

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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