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Effects of Face-to-Face Versus Telerehabilitation-Based Circuit Training in People With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT07770620 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-08-18

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Summary

This randomized controlled study was planned to compare the effects of delivering the same exercise content face-to-face and through telerehabilitation in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. All participants will receive circuit training for 8 weeks. The program will consist of two sessions per week, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Assessments will be performed before and after treatment. Participants will be divided into two groups according to the mode of delivery: face-to-face and telerehabilitation. Telerehabilitation sessions will be conducted synchronously (via live connection) twice a week.

The study population will consist of adults aged 18-65 years with a diagnosis of MS who attend Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Hospital. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria will be included in the study on a voluntary basis after being informed about the study. Participants will be allocated to the groups using stratified randomization based on EDSS scores.

The circuit training program will consist of endurance-, resistance-, and balance-focused exercise components. The effects of the interventions will be evaluated in terms of walking endurance and speed, functional mobility, dynamic balance, lower-extremity functional muscle strength, perceived walking ability, fatigue, quality of life, and the physical and psychological impact of MS. All assessments will be performed before the intervention and at the end of the 8-week program.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Face-to-Face Circuit Training

Participants will receive an 8-week circuit training program delivered face-to-face in a clinical setting. The program will be conducted twice a week, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The circuit training program will include endurance, resistance, and balance exercises. Each exercise station will consist of 3 minutes of exercise followed by 2 minutes of rest. Participants will complete two circuits, with a 10-minute rest period between circuits.

BEHAVIORAL

Synchronous Telerehabilitation-Based Circuit Training

Participants will receive the same 8-week circuit training program through synchronous telerehabilitation. The program will be conducted twice a week through live online sessions, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The circuit training program will include endurance, resistance, and balance exercises. Each exercise station will consist of 3 minutes of exercise followed by 2 minutes of rest. Participants will complete two circuits, with a 10-minute rest period between circuits.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-09-14
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2027-02-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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