Gentle exercises show promise for easing MS symptoms
NCT ID NCT07461987
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two gentle exercise programs—tai chi and square stepping—in women with multiple sclerosis. Researchers want to see if these activities improve knee joint awareness, leg strength, and fatigue. About 39 women aged 20-45 with mild MS will participate, helping to find safe, accessible ways to manage daily symptoms.
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Study facts
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- 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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39 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- 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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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to participate and provide informed consent. * Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) according to the McDonald diagnostic criteria. * Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) phenotype. * EDSS score \< 3.5. * Female, 20-45 years of age. * No MS relapse within the past 1 month. * No lower-extremity spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Exclusion Criteria: * Any neurological disease other than MS. * Experiencing an MS relapse during the study period. * History of orthopedic surgery that may affect balance. * Cognitive or psychiatric impairment that may interfere with study participation. * Cardiovascular or pulmonary history that may prevent participation. * Use of medications that may affect clinical assessment (e.g., antipsychotic use; continuous corticosteroid or immunosuppressive use within the past 1 month). * Participation in any other exercise program
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Neurology, Pamukkale University Hospital
Denizli, 20070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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