Chewing Under Dual-Tasking in MS (NCT07366216) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Chewing Under Dual-Tasking in MS
Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2026-01-26
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of visual, auditory, and motor dual-task conditions on chewing performance in individuals with multiple sclerosis, compared with healthy controls.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher
* Right-hand dominance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of visual and/or hearing impairment
* Presence of difficulties in solid food intake and/or complaints related to mastication
* Presence of neurological, psychological, cognitive, and/or chronic conditions that may affect mastication or chewing function
* History of interventions affecting oral structure (e.g., oral/maxillofacial surgery or radiotherapy) within the last month
* Known allergy to the food used in the test
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
Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids
Timeframe: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)
2
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Timeframe: Baseline
3
Go/No-Go Test
Timeframe: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)
4
Auditory Reaction Time Test
Timeframe: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)
5
Tap Tool
Timeframe: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)