Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS (NCT07151534) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-08-06
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist according to the McDonald criteria
* Aged 18 years or older
* Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score ≤ 5
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24
* A control group consisting of healthy individuals matched with MS patients in terms of age and sex
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a neurological disorder other than MS
* Having experienced a relapse and/or used corticosteroids in the past 3 months
* Having an orthopedic/systemic condition affecting the upper extremities or trunk
* Being pregnant
* Refusing to participate or not providing written informed consent
* Healthy individuals who have an orthopedic/systemic condition affecting the upper extremities or trunk, who are pregnant, or who do not agree to participate and provide written informed consent will be excluded.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Body Awareness Questionnaire
Timeframe: up to 6 months
2
Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire
Timeframe: up to 6 months
3
Upper Extremity Functionality-Grip strength
Timeframe: up to 6 months
4
Upper Extremity Functionality-Pinch strength
Timeframe: up to 6 months
5
Upper Extremity Functionality-Nine Hole Peg Test (9HPT)