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The Effect of Internal- or External-Focused Exercise Training, Administered in Conjunction With a Cognitive Task, on Walking, Balance, and Cognitive Functions in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This interventional clinical trial aims to investigate the effects of internal and external focus-based exercise training combined with cognitive dual-task training in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The primary objective is to determine whether these exercise approaches improve gait, balance, and cognitive functions. The main research questions are: Does dual-task training combined with internal focus-based exercises improve gait, balance, and cognitive performance? Does dual-task training combined with external focus-based exercises lead to greater improvements compared to internal focus strategies? Participants will be divided into two groups, and the researchers will compare the effects of internal focus-based and external focus-based dual-task exercise training on functional outcomes. Participants will: Perform structured exercise sessions under the supervision of a physiotherapist Engage in dual-task activities by combining motor exercises with simple cognitive tasks (e.g., backward counting, word generation) Participate in an 8-week training program, with sessions held twice a week lasting approximately 45-60 minutes Undergo assessments of gait, balance, and cognitive function before and after the intervention This study does not involve invasive procedures or biological sample collection. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of more effective dual-task rehabilitation strategies for individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis according to the revised McDonald criteria

• Aged between 20 and 60 years

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions

• Ability to stand and walk independently or with an assistive device

• Ability to speak and understand Turkish

• Score of ≥21 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

• Willingness to participate in the study

Locations
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Turkey
Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Sağlıklı Yaşam Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
RECRUITING
Kütahya
Contact Information
Primary
İsmail Okur, Assistant professor with a Ph.
ismail.okur@ksbu.edu.tr
+90 (555) 243 67 26
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-03-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-08-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Internal Focus Training
Participants receive dual-task exercise training with internal focus instructions.
Experimental: External Focus Training
Participants receive dual-task exercise training with external focus instructions directed toward movement effects or external targets.
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Sponsors
Leads: Kutahya Health Sciences University

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