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Chewing problems in MS may signal brain health risks

NCT ID NCT07411924

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether chewing function is linked to cognitive skills, disease severity, and nutrition in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will assess 86 adults with MS using tests for disability, thinking, swallowing, chewing, and nutrition. The goal is to understand these connections, not to test a treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could highlight chewing as a simple marker of cognitive decline or nutritional risk in MS, guiding earlier supportive care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to all people with MS. It looks for relationships, not causes or treatments.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 86 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of individuals aged 18 years and older diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis who are followed up at the neurology outpatient clinics.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Having a neurological or systemic disease other than Multiple Sclerosis that may affect chewing function * Inability to provide adequate communication or cooperation due to psychiatric disorders * Not being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis * Not volunteering to participate in the study * Presence of severe problems preventing questionnaire administration (visual and/or hearing impairments) * History or presence of psychiatric and/or other neurological disorders * Presence of severe neurological findings that may negatively affect cognitive performance (e.g., severe optic neuritis) * Use of medications affecting cognitive functions * Alcohol or substance use * Having experienced a relapse within the last month * Having received corticosteroid treatment within the last month * History of stroke, head and neck cancer, or rheumatic diseases that may affect swallowing and chewing performance

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