Pilates via live video vs. prerecorded videos for people with multiple sclerosis
Official title: The Effects of Synchronous and Asynchronous Pilates Training Based on Telerehabilitation on Core Stabilization, Balance, Cognitive Functions, and Quality of Life in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Yuzuncu Yil University · NCT07893925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether live, coach-led Pilates sessions through video calls are more beneficial than prerecorded Pilates videos for adults with MS.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yuzuncu Yil University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Van) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 12, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 22, 2027 |
| Study ends | November 12, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07893925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 18–65 with MS (EDSS 3.0–5.5) who have internet access and a caregiver if needed.
✕Probably not a fit
People with MS outside the EDSS range, recent relapse, other disabling conditions, or no internet access may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this single-center randomized trial, 38 adults with multiple sclerosis are assigned to either synchronous telerehabilitation Pilates with a physiotherapist or asynchronously delivered, matched-intensity Pilates videos for eight weeks. Both groups perform 45–60 minute sessions twice weekly, with progression every two weeks. Outcomes measured at baseline and after eight weeks include trunk strength, balance, cognitive function, and quality of life, with assessors blinded to group assignment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, tele-Pilates could improve balance, cognition, and quality of life for people with MS using either live supervision or flexible video programs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in telerehabilitation shows benefits for MS and other conditions, but direct comparison between synchronous and asynchronous Pilates is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis according to the 2017 McDonald criteria. An Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 3.0 and 5.5. Age between 18 and 65 years. Availability of a family member or caregiver to assist with accessing the technological system, if needed. An active home internet connection for participants assigned to the synchronous telerehabilitation group. Willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * A neurological disease other than multiple sclerosis. A multiple sclerosis relapse within 30 days before the study or during the study. Cognitive impairment severe enough to interfere with following instructions. Other diagnosed conditions that would prevent participation, including cardiovascular, visual, or cognitive conditions. Pregnancy.
Where it's running
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Van Yüzüncü Yıl University
Van, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Asiye Tuba Özdoğar, PhD — Yuzuncu Yil University
- Study coordinator: Zozan TEKİN
- Email: zozantaha.211@gmail.com
- Phone: 5437870353
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.