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Chewing Under Dual-Tasking in MS

— Observational Multiple Sclerosis

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In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Multiple Sclerosis. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
Next step
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Official title

The Effect of Different Dual-Task Conditions on Chewing Function in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Overview

This study aims to investigate the effects of visual, auditory, and motor dual-task conditions on chewing performance in individuals with multiple sclerosis, compared with healthy controls.

Primary outcome measures

  • Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids [Time frame: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)]
  • Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) [Time frame: Baseline]
  • Go/No-Go Test [Time frame: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)]
  • Auditory Reaction Time Test [Time frame: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)]
  • Tap Tool [Time frame: Baseline (single-task and dual-task conditions assessed on the same day)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher
  • Right-hand dominance

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of visual and/or hearing impairment
  • Presence of difficulties in solid food intake and/or complaints related to mastication
  • Presence of neurological, psychological, cognitive, and/or chronic conditions that may affect mastication or chewing function
  • History of interventions affecting oral structure (e.g., oral/maxillofacial surgery or radiotherapy) within the last month
  • Known allergy to the food used in the test

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Observational model
Case-control

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Ondokuz Mayis University — Samsun

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07366216 · 1919B012411772

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗