Core Stability, Functional Capacity, Balance, Strength, and Fatigue in Pediatric Demyelinating Diseases

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Conditions studied: Demyelinating Diseases of the Central Nervous System, Child, Core Stability, Balance, Fatigue

In brief

This study aims to evaluate balance ability, core stability, functional capacity, lower extremity muscle strength, and fatigue levels in children diagnosed with central nervous system demyelinating diseases, in order to contribute to the development of evidence-based and individualized rehabilitation strategies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07654738

Run by

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

People needed

32

Starts

2026-07-30

Expected to finish

2028-01-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-17

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 6 and 18 years
• Diagnosed with a pediatric demyelinating disease
• No relapse within the last 3 months
• No botulinum toxin (Botox) injections within the last 3 months
• No corticosteroid treatment within the last 3 months
• Ability to read and write

You may not qualify if…

• History of concomitant autoimmune diseases
• Refusal of the patient and/or caregiver to participate in the study
• History of another primary neurological disease
• Cognitive impairment that limits understanding of instructions and participation in assessments
• Visual and/or hearing impairments that interfere with activities of daily living
• Presence of additional rheumatological conditions that may interfere with assessments
• Spasticity grade ≥2 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale in any muscle group

Where it is running

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye — Istanbul, Basaksehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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