NCT07880418Completed
Ai-Chi in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
Investigation of the Effect of Ai Chi Exercises in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 19 Oct 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The subject of this study is to examine the effects of Ai Chi-an aquatic exercise method-on balance, mobility, muscle strength, quality of life, depression, fatigue, and cognitive functions in individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), in comparison with land-based exercises. Developed to address the physical and cognitive symptoms associated with MS, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Ai Chi exercises-performed in water-as an alternative and/or complementary rehabilitation method alongside traditional land-based exercises. In this context, the research seeks to offer an innovative approach to enhancing the quality of life and functional capacity of individuals with MS.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 20 (actual)
- First submitted
- 3 Oct 2026
- Start date
- 25 Jan 2026
- Primary completion date
- 25 Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
- NCT number
- NCT07880418
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 20
- From 25 Jan 2026 to the primary completion date, 25 Jan 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
Built from the registry fields of ClinicalTrials.gov. It describes the study, not your situation.
Who cannot take part
Copied verbatim from ClinicalTrials.gov and grouped by topic. Only the trial team decides who can take part.
Prior treatment
- Having experienced an MS relapse within the previous 6 months.
- Having a history of trauma within the previous 3 months.
Other illness
- Having a severe psychological disorder that may interfere with participation in cognitive assessments.
- Having a dermatological condition that may prevent participation in aquatic exercise therapy.
Other
- Having a substance dependence, including dependence on tobacco or alcohol.
- Having a fear of water (aquaphobia).
- Being pregnant.
Who the study is looking for
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.
- Having a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis according to the McDonald criteria.
- Being able to read and write.
- Having an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0 and 6.5.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 65 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kırşehir Ahi Evran Univercity Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Kırşehir | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.