Effects of dual-task training and cognitive rehabilitation on individuals with multiple sclerosis
Effects of Dual-Task Training and Cognitive Rehabilitation on Gait, Balance, Fatigue and Cognitive Performance in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
This study tests if combining dual-task training and cognitive rehabilitation can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their walking, balance, fatigue, and thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Toros University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mersin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06949696 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how dual-task training and cognitive rehabilitation can improve gait, balance, fatigue, and cognitive performance in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). It recognizes that MS leads to significant challenges in these areas, impacting daily life. The study employs a unique approach by comparing the effects of dual-task training, which involves performing two tasks simultaneously, with cognitive rehabilitation and conventional physiotherapy. This research aims to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the effectiveness of these interventions in MS patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis who can walk independently and have a moderate level of disability.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or other neurological disorders that affect walking and balance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis by improving their mobility and cognitive function.
How similar studies have performed: While dual-task training has been explored in various neurological conditions, this specific comparison of dual-task training and cognitive rehabilitation in MS is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Definite MS diagnosis by a neurologist * Can walk independently * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score below 5 * Has not had an attack in the last 3 months, has been medically stable for 6 months * Has not received a regular physiotherapy program in the last 6 months volunteer Exclusion Criteria: * Scoring 26 or below on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA) * Having systemic, orthopedic and neurological problems that may affect walking and balance in the assessments * Having additional psychiatric disorders
Where this trial is running
Mersin
- Mersin University — Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aysun Katmerlikaya, MSc — Toros University
- Study coordinator: Aysun Katmerlikaya, MSc
- Email: aysun.katmerlikaya@toros.edu.tr
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.