"Balance, Gait, and Motion Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis"

Sponsor
University of Patras
Study ID
NCT07630311
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Biomechanics
  • Fall
  • Fatigue
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic
  • Kinematics
  • Kinetics
  • Motion Analysis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Physiotherapy
  • Postural Balance

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to investigate the relationship between functional measures of balance and gait and objective kinetic and kinematic parameters in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The main questions it aims to answer are: i) What is the relationship between kinetic and kinematic gait and balance parameters measured using the Vicon motion analysis system and performance on clinical functional assessments in people with Multiple Sclerosis? ii) Which biomechanical parameters are most strongly associated with functional balance, gait, and physical performance outcomes? Participants will attend a single laboratory-based assessment session. During this session, they will undergo biomechanical gait and balance analysis using the Vicon motion capture system, complete functional assessments of balance, gait, and physical performance, complete questionnaires assessing fear of falling and fatigue, and undergo assessment of lower-limb spasticity.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 5, 2026
Start date
Sep 1, 2025
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Feb 28, 2026
Completion
Aug 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
    Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis participating in a cross-sectional evaluation of balance, gait, physical performance, spasticity, fear of falling, and fatigue. Participants will complete biomechanical gait and balance analysis using the Vicon motion capture system and a battery of standardized clinical assessments.

Primary Outcome Measure

Kinetic and Kinematic Analysis [ Time Frame: Single laboratory session (~40 minutes per participant) ]

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