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Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS
Led by Hacettepe University · Updated on 2026-01-09
50
Participants Needed
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Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between body awareness, trunk stabilization, and upper extremity functionality in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hypotheses of the study: H1: There is a significant relationship between body awareness and upper extremity functionality in patients with MS. H2: There is a significant relationship between body awareness and trunk stabilization in patients with MS. H3: Body awareness is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals. H4: Trunk stabilization is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals. H5: Upper extremity functionality is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist according to the McDonald criteria
- Aged 18 years or older
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score C= 5
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score E= 24
- Control group includes healthy individuals matched by age and sex to MS patients
You will not qualify if you...
- Having a neurological disorder other than Multiple Sclerosis
- Experienced a relapse or used corticosteroids in the past 3 months
- Having an orthopedic or systemic condition affecting the upper extremities or trunk
- Being pregnant
- Refusing to participate or not providing written informed consent
- Healthy controls with orthopedic or systemic conditions affecting upper extremities or trunk, who are pregnant, or who do not consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Güngör Beyza Özvar Şenöz
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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