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Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Led by Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-23
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Individuals aged 18-80 years who have been clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers will be included in the study. Demographic data of the patients, including age, height, weight, and comorbidities, will be recorded. Disease-specific characteristics such as disease duration, presence of incontinence, ambulation status, and presence and severity of pain will be assessed. Functional status of the patients will be evaluated using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS). Symptoms related to depression and anxiety in patients will be assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Subsequently, caregivers of the patients will be evaluated. The severity of insomnia will be assessed using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Symptoms related to anxiety and depression will be evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Caregiver burden will be assessed using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18-80 years
- Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis by a neurologist
- Currently followed in physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics
- Has a primary or regular family caregiver
- Both patient and caregiver can read and understand Turkish and complete questionnaires
- Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cognitive impairment or communication problems preventing questionnaire completion
- Acute relapse or hospitalization due to exacerbation within the last month
- Severe comorbid neurological, psychiatric, or systemic disease affecting assessments
- Caregiver younger than 18 years old or not providing regular care
- Paid professional caregiver
- Caregiver with severe psychiatric, neurological, or primary sleep disorder
- Refusal to participate
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Trainig and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Bahcelievler, Turkey (Türkiye), 34100
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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