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Impact of Exercise Training on Serum Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL), Brain Volumetry, and Functional Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT07520812 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-04-15
Last updated
2026-04-09

Condition(s) studied

Multiple SclerosisExerciseNeurofilament Light Chain

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Exercise

Exercise: According to current clinical guidelines for multiple sclerosis patients, the progressive resistance training (PRT) protocol will be implemented as follows: a 12-week intervention consisting of three supervised 60-90 minute sessions per week at 60-80% of one-repetition maximum intensity. All training sessions will be conducted under the direct supervision of a certified physiotherapist to ensure proper technique adherence and safety throughout the intervention period

Study summary

This single-blind, randomized controlled trial will employ a two-arm parallel design (exercise group vs. control group) with a 12-week intervention period. Randomization will be implemented using SPSS 25.0 (IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY, USA) to ensure balanced group allocation. All outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically confirmed relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) diagnosis according to revised McDonald criteria (2017) * Mild-to-moderate disability (EDSS score 1.0-5.5) * No corticosteroid treatment within the previous 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Acute MS relapse within 90 days prior to enrollment * Regular participation in structured exercise programs (\>3 hours/week) * Comorbid conditions that may limit exercise participation, including; significant orthopedic impairments, unstable cardiopulmonary conditions and other systemic disorders affecting physical activity * Standard MRI contraindications (metallic implants, claustrophobia, etc.) * Concurrent neurological disorders (other than MS) * Initiation or modification of disease-modifying therapy within 6 months * Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale ≥3 in any major muscle group)

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • MRI Acquisition and Volumetric Analysis — 12 weeks
    Volumetric brain analysis will be conducted using VolBrain, an open-access automated segmentation platform for brain MRI.
  • Serum Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) measurement — 12 Weeks
    All patients will be asked to provide blood samples in the morning following their overnight (12 h) fast before and after the study. The unit ng/ml will be used for serum Neurofilament Light Chain.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Fırat University Elâzığ Turkey (Türkiye)
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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