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Hidden hunger in MS: new study probes link between malnutrition and disability

NCT ID NCT07497126

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study measures how common malnutrition is in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and whether it is linked to disability. Researchers will assess nutritional status, body composition, and other factors like depression and incontinence in 169 RRMS patients and compare them to healthy controls. No treatments are tested; the goal is to better understand the relationship between nutrition and MS disability.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could highlight the need for nutritional screening in MS care, potentially improving quality of life through early dietary support.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all MS patients, and the link between malnutrition and disability may be complex.

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Study facts

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Participants

169 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study population will consist of adults aged 18 years or older. The patient group will include individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who are followed in the neurology outpatient clinic of Antalya Training and Research Hospital and meet the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A healthy control group of adult volunteers without multiple sclerosis will be recruited for comparison.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis for the patient group * Absence of another medical condition that markedly impairs walking, such as severe cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, or major orthopedic conditions * Healthy volunteers willing to participate as controls * Written informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * EDSS score ≥7 in the relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis group * Multiple sclerosis relapse during the last 30 days * Systemic glucocorticoid treatment during the last 30 days * History of musculoskeletal disease * History of neuromuscular junction disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Malnutrition multiple sclerosis nutritional deficiency disease relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

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Malnutrition or risk of malnutrition Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antalya Training and Research Hospital

    Antalya, Antalya, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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