Virtual reality exercise tested for MS patients
NCT ID NCT06721416
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different types of exercise affect the brain and body in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Twelve participants tried traditional aerobic exercise, virtual reality (VR) aerobic exercise (using the game Beat Saber), and standard exercises. Researchers measured brain activity, body temperature, fatigue, and satisfaction to see if VR exercise is safe and effective for future telerehabilitation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise (aerobic, VR-based, and conventional)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that VR-based aerobic exercise is a safe and effective option for telerehabilitation in MS.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study (12 participants) that only looks at immediate effects, not long-term benefits or risks.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed as Relapsing Remitting MS by neurologist according to the McDonald Criteria. * 18-55 years old. * EDSS score \< 4.5 * Mini mental examination test score ≥ 24 * No MS attack in the last 6 months. * No visual or vestibular deficits. * Signed the written consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Having previous full immersive VR experience. * Having an additional neurological disease. * Spasticity in any muscle of the upper extremity \> 3, according to MAS. * Continuing the active physical therapy and rehabilitation program.
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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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Acibadem University
Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)
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