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The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Gait, Balance, and Cognitive Functions in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-07

Plain-language summary

This study aims to comparatively investigate the effects of low-volume High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on gait, balance, cognitive functions, and neurovascular biomarkers (BDNF, VEGF) in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis by a neurologist (Hacettepe University Hospitals, Neurology Outpatient Clinic) Age ≥ 18 years EDSS score between 0 and 4 Score ≥ 24 on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination No relapse in the past 3 months Medically stable for at least 6 months - Exclusion Criteria: Any additional cardiopulmonary, neurological, or systemic disease other than MS \-

What they're measuring

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07578740

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06

Contact for this trial

Kübra Turan, Msc, PT

+90 506 516 41 58 kubraaturann5@gmail.com

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