Tracking balance changes in multiple sclerosis patients over time

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 aims to monitor changes in balance control parameters during stance and gait in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients over time. It seeks to determine if these changes can predict the progression of MS and how they compare to balance deficits caused by vestibular disorders. Additionally, the study will explore the relationship between balance parameters and different walking speeds to provide feedback for safe mobility. By understanding these dynamics, the research hopes to enhance tracking of MS progression and improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Balance deficits due to inner ear disease or MS

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to walk without a walking aid

Where it's running

• Lab for Exp Otoneurology, University Hospital Basel
  Basel, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: John HJ Allum, DSc — University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
• Study coordinator: John Allum, DSc
• Email: john.allum@usb.ch
• Phone: 0041-61-2652041

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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.