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

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorFirat University

About this trial

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 criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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.)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Exercise

Treatment groups

26 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators