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The Prevalance of Malnutrition and Its Association With Disability in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Turkey (Türkiye)169 participantsStarted 2024-11-04

Plain-language summary

This prospective observational study aims to determine the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and to evaluate its association with disability. Nutritional status will be assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form, and body composition will be evaluated with bioelectrical impedance analysis and anthropometric measurements. The study will also assess urinary incontinence, depression, and anger-related features, and compare the findings with those of healthy controls.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis for the patient group * Absence of another medical condition that markedly impairs walking, such as severe cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, or major orthopedic conditions * Healthy volunteers willing to participate as controls * Written informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * EDSS score ≥7 in the relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis group * Multiple sclerosis relapse during the last 30 days * Systemic glucocorticoid treatment during the last 30 days * History of musculoskeletal disease * History of neuromuscular junction disease

What they're measuring

Prevalence of malnutrition assessed by Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form

Timeframe: At baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07497126

SponsorAntalya Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-03

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