Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS
ConditionMultiple Sclerosis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age10+
SponsorHacettepe University
About this trial
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between body awareness, trunk stabilization, and upper extremity functionality in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Hypotheses of the study:
H1: There is a significant relationship between body awareness and upper extremity functionality in patients with MS.
H2: There is a significant relationship between body awareness and trunk stabilization in patients with MS.
H3: Body awareness is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals.
H4: Trunk stabilization is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals.
H5: Upper extremity functionality is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist according to the McDonald criteria
Aged 18 years or older
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score ≤ 5
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24
Disqualifiers
Having a neurological disorder other than MS
Having experienced a relapse and/or used corticosteroids in the past 3 months
Having an orthopedic/systemic condition affecting the upper extremities or trunk
Being pregnant
Trial population
MS patients and healthy subjects with inclusion criteria
Trial design
Design model
Case-only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
50 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsGroup A: Multiple Sclerosis
Group B: Healthy
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Body Awareness Questionnaire
To assess body awareness, the Body Awareness Questionnaire will be used.This questionnaire consists of 18 items, each scored on a scale from 1 to 7, and evaluates body awareness. Higher scores indicate better body awareness. The Turkish version has been validated and found to be reliable.
Time frame
up to 6 months2
Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire
To assess body awareness,the Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire will be used. Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire:This questionnaire includes 24 items across 4 domains: function, mood, feeling/sensation, and awareness. Higher scores indicate better body awareness. The Turkish version has been validated and shown to be reliable.
Time frame
up to 6 months3
Upper Extremity Functionality-Grip strength
Grip strength will be measured with a Jamar dynamometer. It will be performed three times bilaterally, and average values (kg) will be recorded.
Time frame
up to 6 months4
Upper Extremity Functionality-Pinch strength
Pinch strengths will be assessed using a Baseline pinch gauge. It will be performed three times bilaterally, and average values (kg) will be recorded.
Time frame
up to 6 monthsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov