Relationship Between Single- and Dual-Task Obstacle Crossing Performance and Fatigue and Disability in Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting · NCT07736482 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the relationship between obstacle crossing performance under single-task and dual-task conditions and the levels of fatigue and disability in individuals with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). Walking performance will be assessed under standard walking and obstacle crossing conditions with and without a concurrent cognitive task. The study will examine how increased task complexity affects walking performance and its association with fatigue, disability, cognition, and functional mobility.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age between 18 and 65 years.
- Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis according to the 2017 McDonald criteria.
- Diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0 and 6.
- Clinically stable disease during the previous 6 months.
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 26 or higher.
- Able to speak and understand Turkish.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Multiple sclerosis relapse within the previous month.
- Physician-diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
- Neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, or pulmonary disease other than Multiple Sclerosis that could interfere with study assessments.
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score below 26.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University - Afyonkarahisar, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)