New balance test could help MS patients avoid falls
NCT ID NCT07307755
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a modified version of the O'Sullivan Functional Balance test is a reliable way to measure balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 44 volunteers with MS completed several balance and walking tests. The goal is to give clinicians a simple, fast tool to assess balance problems and guide rehabilitation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors a quick, reliable tool to assess balance in MS patients, helping to plan better rehabilitation and reduce fall risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on measurement accuracy, not a treatment. The test may not prove useful in all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sanko Unıversıty
Gaziantep, şehitkamil, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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