Motor Imagery and Action Observation for Gait Function in MS
ConditionMultiple Sclerosis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorHacettepe University
About this trial
This study will investigate whether mentally simulating walking movements while watching others walk can improve walking performance in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Participants will be divided into two groups: one group will watch walking videos and imagine themselves walking, while the other group will watch nature scenes. The study will measure muscle activity and walking patterns to assess the effects. The results may help support the use of mental practice techniques to improve mobility in people with MS.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
A confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist
No history of relapse within the past 3 months and not currently experiencing a relapse
A score of 24 or higher on the standardized Mini Mental State Examination
Disqualifiers
Presence of serious health conditions affecting the muscles, heart, lungs, or metabolism that could interfere with participation
History of other neurological disorders, head injury, or chronic psychiatric conditions
Chronic pain lasting longer than six months
Significant muscle stiffness in the legs that may affect EMG recordings
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Action Observation + Motor Imagery
- Nature Video
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov