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NCT07230015
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Combined Motor Imagery and Vestibular Rehab for MS

Sponsor: Medipol University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This trial investigates the first combined use of motor imagery and vestibular rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis, aiming to evaluate their joint effect on balance, cognition, and quality of life.

Official title: The Effectiveness of Combination of Motor Imagery and Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance, Cognition, and Quality of Life in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 45 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2025-12

Completion Date

2026-05

Last Updated

2025-11-21

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Motor Imagery + Vestibular Rehabilitation group

This 8-week program, 3 sessions/week, 55- 60 min each, includes 4 steps: Warm-up (5 min): Breathing exercises progressing from basic diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing (weeks 1-2), light movement with breathing (weeks 3-4), to Inspiratory Muscle Training device (weeks 5-8). Motor Imagery (15 min): Foundational phase (weeks 1-2) imagining basic movements, skills building (weeks 3-4) with functional daily tasks, advanced phase (weeks 5-8) imagining complex tasks, environmental and cognitive challenges (e.g., sports, obstacle navigation, walking on uneven surfaces). Vestibular Rehabilitation (15 min): Foundational (weeks 1-2) gaze stabilization and static balance (VOR, VSR, VCR), dynamic balance and dual-task exercises (weeks 3-6), advanced functional balance and vestibular-cognition integration (weeks 7-8). Cool-down (10 min): Relaxation and symptom monitoring to prevent overexertion, dizziness, or fatigue.

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional therapy group

This 8-week program, 3 sessions/week, 55- 60 min each, includes: Warm-up: Seated/standing marching, neck and shoulder stretching. Strength \& Functional Movements: Sit-to-stand, side leg raises, step-ups. Core \& Upper Body: Bridge exercise, seated core activation, seated leg lifts, wall push-ups, seated shoulder press. Flexibility \& Balance: Calf and hamstring stretches, spinal flexibility, single-leg stance, lunges, tandem walking. Cool-down: Deep breathing and gentle stretching.

Locations (1)

Gehad Salem Mohamed Mohamed Menshawi

Istanbul, Beykoz/İstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)