New study seeks to predict falls in MS patients early
NCT ID NCT07151547
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 65 people with multiple sclerosis to find specific scores on walking and balance tests that could tell who is at risk of falling. Participants walked on a special mat and stood on a balance platform under different conditions. The goal is to help doctors spot fall risk early and take action to prevent injuries.
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 help doctors identify which MS patients are at risk of falling earlier, so they can take steps to prevent falls.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The cut-off values need to be confirmed in larger, more diverse groups before they can be used in routine care.
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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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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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