Spinal posture, mobility, and balance in people with multiple sclerosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study looks at how spinal alignment and movement relate to balance performance in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Participants aged 18–65 with an EDSS of 0.5–4.5 will be assessed for spinal posture, spinal mobility, and balance measures. The goal is to understand how posture and mobility patterns correlate with balance to inform future rehabilitation approaches.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
* Aged between 18 and 65 years
* EDSS score between 0.5 and 4.5
* Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥24

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receipt of corticosteroid treatment within the previous 4 weeks
* Presence of any additional neurological disorder
* Spasticity defined as a Modified Ashworth Scale score ≥3
* History of surgical intervention involving the lower extremities, spine, or abdominal region

Where it's running

• Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
  Ankara, Çubuk, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.