NCT06987994

The Effect of Virtual Reality on Fatigue and Functional Capacity in Patients With MS

The Effect of Virtual Reality on Fatigue and Functional Capacity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Istinye University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) as a complementary intervention to traditional physical therapy for individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic neurological condition that affects motor and cognitive functions, with fatigue being one of the most common and disabling symptoms. This study will assess whether the use of VR-based applications, in addition to standard physiotherapy, can reduce fatigue and improve functional capacity in individuals with MS. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive conventional physiotherapy only, while the other will receive VR-based therapy alongside physiotherapy. The intervention period will last four weeks, and both groups will be evaluated using standardized outcome measures before and after the intervention. These include the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). The study is designed to address a gap in current literature, as no prior research has specifically examined the impact of virtual reality on fatigue and functional performance in MS patients. The findings may provide valuable insights into innovative rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of life.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Relapsing-remitting
• Virtual Reality

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	control group( physical therapy)	Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy 3 times per week for 4 weeks. The treatment includes: Standing exercises: multidirectional stepping, single- and double-leg stance Walking exercises: forward, backward, and lateral walking Weight-shifting exercises: lunges, half-squats, leaning, and reaching
OTHER	Experemental group	In this group the number of Participants are 15 . The experment by using VR sessions will last 30 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 4 weeks . In addition to the same physiotherapy program used in the control group, this group will receive Virtual Reality (VR) training using a Meta Quest 2 headset . Patients will interact with immersive environments designed to stimulate movement and functional tasks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-01
• Primary completion: 2025-02-18
• Completion: 2025-02-28
• First posted: 2025-05-23
• Last updated: 2025-05-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)