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Effectiveness of TMS on Spasticity and Balance for Patients With MS
Led by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Recently, non-invasive brain stimulation modalities such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation have become treatment options. Among these methods, rTMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that can affect descending corticospinal pathways, thereby modulating cortical excitability in the motor area where it is applied. This study will examine the effect of rTMS application on spasticity and balance in patients with multiple sclerosis. In addition, the indirect effects of the applications on gait pattern, joint range of motion, and pain will be evaluated.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of TMS on Spasticity and Balance for Patients With MS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being between the ages of 18 and 60
- Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for more than six months
- Spasticity levels between 1 and 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale in the evaluated extremity
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0 and 6.5
- Voluntarily agree to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Poor general health conditions such as heart failure or COPD
- Presence of wound lesions on the skin
- Having metal implants in the body
- Pregnancy
- Severe infections
- Diagnosis of malignancy
- Bleeding disorders
- Use of a pacemaker
- Cardiac rhythm disorders
- Neurological diseases other than multiple sclerosis
- History of epilepsy
- History of alcohol use
- Change in medication within the last 6 months
- Refusal to participate in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010
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Research Team
M
Melike Çil, specialist
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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