Could poor balance be the hidden link between MS fatigue and fear of falling?

NCT ID NCT07680049

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether balance problems explain why fatigue leads to a greater fear of falling in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will assess fatigue, balance, and fear of falling in 40 adults with MS who can walk independently or with a device. The goal is to understand the relationship between these common issues, which could guide future therapies to improve quality of life.

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 the study finds that balance problems explain the link between fatigue and fear of falling, it could point toward balance-focused therapies to reduce fear of falling in MS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that looks for patterns, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all people with MS.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue 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

Üsküdar university

Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34662, Turkey (Türkiye)

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