Thinking and Movement in MS: A Balance Study
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This study tests how thinking and movement interact in people with MS who have some balance problems. It aims to find ways to improve daily function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) using standard criteria.
- Your overall disability from MS is moderate (score between 2.0 and 5.5 on the EDSS scale).
- You are able to walk 100 meters (a little over a football field) without a cane, walker, or support from another person.
- You have some balance problems, shown by a score of 24 or less on a balance test called the Mini-BESTest.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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