Brain training without drugs: can imagining movement ease MS pain?

NCT ID NCT07710742

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Uludag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests two types of brain training—motor imagery (mentally picturing movements) and sensorimotor training (repetitive sensory exercises)—against standard therapy for people with multiple sclerosis who have neuropathic pain in their legs. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, improves balance, and speeds up reaction time. Participants will train twice a week for eight weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: motor imagery and sensorimotor training
What this could lead to: If effective, these brain-training methods could offer drug-free ways to reduce neuropathic pain and improve movement in people with MS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable. The benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis neuralgia

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

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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Locations

Bursa Uludag University

Bursa, Nilüfer, 16059, Turkey (Türkiye)

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