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The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniqueson in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniqueson Pain, Motor Functions, Fatique and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized, Single-blind Study.

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06102148
Enrollment
44
Registered
2023-10-26
Start date
2021-11-01
Completion date
2022-11-01
Last updated
2023-10-26

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Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Pain, Motor Function, Fatigue, Quality of Life

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of PNF techniques on pain, motor function, fatigue and quality of life.

Interventions

Exercise training and PNF training

OTHERControl Group

Exercise training

Sponsors

Nilay Comuk Balci
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* a clinical diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) as defined by McDonald criteria * 18-65 years of age * an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 4 * relapse-free for the last 3 months * cognitive impairment that was defined with mini mental test.

Exclusion criteria

* a history of different neurological diseases * having any contraindication for exercise * having orthopedic, vision, hearing, or perception problems.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)through study completion, an average of 1 yearPain
Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54)through study completion, an average of 1 yearQuality of Life
Fatigue Severity Scale and Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS)through study completion, an average of 1 yearFatigue
Timed Up and Go (TUG)through study completion, an average of 1 yearMobility and Balance
The Six-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT)through study completion, an average of 1 yearFunctionality
Hand Dexteritythrough study completion, an average of 1 yearHand Dexterity

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026