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 range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
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
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Prevalence of malnutrition assessed by Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form