NCT06982833

Trunk Restraint in Multiple Sclerosis

Investigation of the Effect of Trunk Restraint on Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 96 (actual)
• Sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study examined the effect of trunk restraint on upper extremity functionality in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).The study included 66 MS patients over the age of 18 and 30 healthy individuals. Participants' upper extremity functions were assessed. Their trunks were then restrained and their upper extremity functions were assessed again. The patients' level of disability (EDSS), trunk control (Trunk Impairment Scale - TIS), upper extremity functionality (Nine Hole Peg Test- 9HPT), were evaluated.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Healthy Control

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Trunk restraint	Participants were seated in a chair with a standard sitting height of 26 centimeters. After completing the 9-Hole Peg Test with their trunks free on a table of appropriate height so that their trunks would not flexion, they were secured to the chair crosswise in front of their chest with the help of a non-elastic but firm enough belt that would not cause discomfort to the person. Participants completed the 9-DPT with their trunks constrained.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-10
• Primary completion: 2025-04-10
• Completion: 2025-04-15
• First posted: 2025-05-21
• Last updated: 2025-05-21

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)