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NCT Number: NCT05634993

Disability Level and Trunk Control in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Trunk control disorders are frequently encountered in individuals with MS. Trunk control is very important for safe and quality movement. Impairment of trunk control reduces the level of independence of individuals during activities of daily living. For this reason, it is extremely important to evaluate the trunk in the examination and treatment of individuals. When the literature was examined, it was seen that studies examining trunk control were insufficient. Therefore, our study was planned to investigate the relationship between disability level and trunk control in individuals with MS.

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Immune System Diseases Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Melike Sumeyye Ozen

Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 18-65
  • Having a definite diagnosis of MS
  • Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 8.5 and below
  • Not having an attack in the last 3 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Having another musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, or neurological disease severe enough to preclude participation in the study.
  • Having severe vision and hearing problems
  • The presence of severe cognitive impairment detected by the physician at a level that prevents the tests from being performed.

Treatment and study plan

Assessment

Other

Assessment of disability level and trunk control

Primary outcomes

  1. Expanded Disability Status Scale

    Time frame: baseline

    It is used for the follow-up of neurological disability and disease stage in MS patients. A score of 0 on the scale indicates normal neurological status, while a score of 10 means death due to MS. The higher the score, the higher the disability level.

  2. Trunk Impairment Scale

    Time frame: baseline

    This scale; It consists of 3 sub-headings: static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance and coordination. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0, and the highest score is 23. The higher the score, the higher the trunk control.

  3. "Sit-ups" test

    Time frame: baseline

    This test is used to evaluate the strength of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to flex the trunk while the knees are flexed in the supine position. The number of repetitions they can do for 30 seconds is recorded.

  4. Modified "Push-ups" test

    Time frame: baseline

    This test is used to evaluate the strength of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to raise their body up by extending their elbows while in the prone position. The number of repetitions they can do for 30 seconds is recorded.

  5. Lateral bridge test

    Time frame: baseline

    This test is used to evaluate the endurance of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to lift their bodies on their forearms and toes in the side-lying position and maintain this position. The time held in the position is recorded. The test is done separately for the right and left sides.

  6. Modified "Biering-Sorensen" trunk extension test

    Time frame: baseline

    This test is used to evaluate the endurance of the core stability muscles. In the prone position, individuals are asked to hang their upper body over the edge of the bed and slightly extend them while their ankles are supported. The time held in the position is recorded.

  7. Trunk flexion test

    Time frame: baseline

    This test is used to evaluate the endurance of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to stand with their torso at 60º with the floor, and their knees and hips at 90º. The time held in the position is recorded.

  8. "Prone Bridge" test

    Time frame: baseline

    This test is used to evaluate the endurance of the core stability muscles.Individuals are asked to lift their torso up in the prone position while the elbows are flexed, carrying their body weight on their forearms and toes. The time held in the position is recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Collaborators

  • Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationship Between Disability Level and Trunk Control in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Dec 2, 2022
Registry last updated
Feb 7, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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