MS walking fatigue: brain scans reveal clues to why patients slow down
NCT ID NCT06672484
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study examines walking fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure gait patterns and brain activity using wearable sensors and a brain imaging technique called fNIRS during walking tests. The goal is to understand how the brain controls walking when fatigue sets in, which may help design better therapies. The study involves 70 people with MS and 30 healthy controls, and does not test any drug or treatment.
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 study could help identify different walking fatigue patterns in MS, potentially guiding future therapies or rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a cure or therapy. Results may not directly lead to new treatments.
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Locations
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National MS Melsbroek
Melsbroek, 1820, Belgium
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Noorderhart Rehabilitation & MS centre
Overpelt, 3900, Belgium
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University of Hasselt
Diepenbeek, Limburg, 3500, Belgium