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Cut-Off Values for Gait and Balance in MS
Led by Hacettepe University · Updated on 2026-01-09
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Purpose of the Study: The aim of this study is to determine the cut-off values of gait variability and limits of stability-postural sways scores in patients with MS in order to identify fall risk at an early stage and take necessary precautions. Additionally, the study aims to compare the effectiveness of these parameters in distinguishing between fallers and non-fallers. The study includes four hypotheses: H₁: Gait variability scores can differentiate between fallers and non-fallers in patients with MS. H₂: Limits of stability and postural sways scores can differentiate between fallers and non-fallers in patients with MS. H₃: Gait variability scores provide higher sensitivity and specificity than stability limits and postural sway scores in distinguishing between fallers and non-fallers in patients with MS. H₄: Limits of stability and postural sways scores provide higher sensitivity and specificity than gait variability scores in distinguishing between fallers and non-fallers in patients with MS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Cut-Off Values for Gait and Balance in MS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis by a neurologist according to the McDonald criteria
- Aged 18 years or older
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 5 or less (able to walk independently)
- Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher
You will not qualify if you...
- Neurological conditions other than Multiple Sclerosis that affect independent walking or standing
- Lower extremity pain or history of lower extremity fractures within the past 6 months
- Not willing to participate or unwilling to provide written informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
G
Güngör Beyza Özvar Şenöz, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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