Active clinical trials for "Sclerosis"

The primary objective of this sub-study is to supplement the Multiple Sclerosis Partners Advancing Technology and Health Solutions (MS PATHS) dataset with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related health information obtained from periodic participant questionnaires administered by participating MS PATHS institutions.

Multiple sclerosis negatively affects the endurance and functionality in the upper extremities. 20 female patients aged 18-70 years who were diagnosed with MS will be included in the study. Demographic, family, cigarette alcohol use, etc. information will be obtained from the patients and the study will begin. Timed 25-Step Walking Test, upper extremity endurance with UULEX, Hand-Shoulder and Arm Problems Questionnaire (DASH) and Nine-hole Board Test (DDTT) evaluation were performed on the patients. Manual muscle test for muscle strength, handheld dynamometer handheld Grip strength will be measured with a dynamometer and spasticity will be measured with the Ashworth scale. Depression status of the patients will be determined by the Beck depression scale, and the presence of dyspnea will be determined by the dyspnea scale. The validity and reliability of the Unsupported Upper Extremity Exercise Test (UULEX) will be investigated with the obtained data. In order to give the most accurate result of the test in adults over 65 years of age, 3 repetitions will be performed with a resting period of half an hour. Limitation of activities of daily living will be evaluated with MSQOL-54 specific to Multiple Sclerosis. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) will be used to determine test-retest reliability.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating disease which causes motor and sensory deficits, cerebellar symptoms, and balance problems. Due to these symptoms, gait abnormalities are common in MS, even in patients with low degrees of impairment. The upper limb has an important role on postural control and gait stability. Affected arm swing movement and asymmetry during gait are common in neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) even in early stages of the disease and arm swing treatment has been acknowledged to enhance gait and normalize arm swing in individuals with PD. The presence of arm swing changes during walking in MS patients, similar to PD, especially in the early period, may be an indicator of balance problems, this was, however, not investigated as such. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to assess the arm swing during gait in people with MS shortly after their diagnosis in early MS.

Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is an inflammatory chronic disease that can lead to structural damage and handicap. The SSc physiopathology is multifactorial, including genetic and environmental risk factors. The identification of environmental factors implication is crucial to understand the SSc mechanism, and improves the diagnosis and the treatment of the disease.

Depression is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) with a life-time prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) of up to 50%. Depression occurs more frequently in MS than in other chronic diseases including other neurological and inflammatory disorders and may contribute to lower quality of life, cognitive problems, difficulties at work, and poorer long term health outcomes. Despite its clinical relevance, the biological mechanisms which may be responsible for the high risk for MS patients to develop depression are unknown. In this observational study, investigators explore the molecular mechanisms responsible for the impaired regulation of immune cells in relapsing-remitting (RR) MS patients with depression. Investigators will compare the molecular and phenotypical profile of immune cells obtained from RRMS patients with clinical depression (n=50), matched MS patients who do not suffer from depression (n=50) as well as matched healthy controls (n=50) and matched patients with depression but without a comorbid neurological disorder (n=50).

The primary objective of the study is to retrospectively investigate changes in lymphocyte counts and lymphocyte subtypes, with a focus on CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, in participants on Tecfidera therapy for at least 6 months. The secondary objective is to investigate changes in lymphocyte subtypes other than CD4+ and CD8+ T cells.

This pilot study will evaluate for the presence of neuromuscular junction (NMJ) defect in women with motor fatigue in multiple sclerosis by Single Fiber Electromyography (SFEMG) using the concentric needle electrode.

A Cross- Sectional study; To assess the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of a hand-held dynamometer (HHD) in the assessment of lower extremity strength in patients with multiple sclerosis

Upper extremity (UE) function is critical to maintaining independence. Better understanding of UE involvement in MS will provide necessary information to prioritize the design and selection of future interventions. The goal of the proposed project is to characterize UE involvement in a population of community-based persons with MS across the International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF) domains and constructs.

This study evaluates different optimized MRI sequences for the detection of brain lesions in patients with multiple sclerosis in comparison with the recommended FLAIR sequence