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NCT06981013 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis

A NA study of Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06981013 is a NA study of Multiple Sclerosis that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 585-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06981013, a NA study of Multiple Sclerosis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Rationale: The Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) is a patented evaluation system that uses strategic placement of small or lightweight weights on the trunk to improve balance and stability. BBTW has been found to improve the upright mobility of people with multiple sclerosis, however the mechanism underlying the improvement of balance and gait is still unknown.1-2 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of BBTW on muscle activation of tibialis anterior and gastrocsoleus and sway using electromyography and force plates during balance tests in people with MS and healthy controls?

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER balance based torso weighting

Study Locations (1)

Florida

  • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences - Saint Augustine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-03-01
Est. Completion 2026-12
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06981013

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06981013 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 585-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, which has 6 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Multiple Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which balance based torso weighting is the first listed.

NCT06981013 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06981013 about?

NCT06981013 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Torso Weighting on Muscle Activation During Balance Tests in Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis". Rationale: The Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) is a patented evaluation system that uses strategic placement of small or lightweight weights on the trunk to improve balance and stability. BBTW has been found to improve the upright mobility of people with multiple sclerosis, however the mechanis...

What is the current status of trial NCT06981013?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-03-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12.

What conditions does trial NCT06981013 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Multiple Sclerosis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06981013?

The interventions under investigation include: balance based torso weighting (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06981013?

This trial is sponsored by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, which has 6 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06981013 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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